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HARISSA LAMB MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

HARISSA LAMB MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
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OUR HARISSA LAMB MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE JOIN WHAT’S ALMOST THEIR OWN FOOD GROUP ON CHEWING THE FAT

We’ve made meatballs from every possible protein from beef to bison. When we saw Whole Foods had a special on Atkin’s Farm lamb –$7.99 a lb—we couldn’t resist adding these lamb meatballs to the repertoire, the 3rd lamb meatball recipe we’ve published. These Lamb Meatballs flavored with harissa, are aromatic, juicy, and just a tad spicy.  They’re a perfect dinner dish served with rice and your favorite cucumber salad. Flatbreads help everyone to soak up the warming tomato harissa sauce. And the whole dinner comes together in under an hour. It joins 16 other meatball recipes. That’s nothing compared to Atkin’s Farm’s Recipes so if you don’t feel like meatballs, look at all the other things you can do with a ground lamb. Go to https://recipes.atkinsranch.com/. But come back because today’s recipe is hard to beat.

HARISSA IS A FLAVORFUL AND SPICY CHILI PASTE FROM NORTH AFRICA

It’s a staple condiment in Tunisian, Algerian, and Moroccan cuisines, and it’s gaining popularity worldwide for its complex flavor profile and versatility in cooking. The primary ingredients in harissa include chili peppers, garlic, olive oil, and spices such as coriander, caraway, and cumin. Other variations may include additional ingredients like tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or herbs like mint or cilantro. The combination of these ingredients results in a rich, aromatic paste with a vibrant red color and a fiery kick. Harissa is traditionally used as a flavoring agent in various dishes. It adds depth, heat, and complexity to dishes, elevating their overall flavor profile. Harissa can also be used as a condiment, spread on bread or sandwiches, or mixed with yogurt or mayonnaise to create flavorful dips or sauces. Harissa has recently gained in popularity so that you can find it in many supermarkets –including Trader Joe’s where we got ours.  But if there’s no Harissa near you, you can shop for it right here: https://amzn.to/4aIgXHe

LAMB IS OVERWHELMINGLY IMPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES

Atkin’s Farm Lamb is all grass-fed in pristine New Zealand

The United States imports a significant portion of its lamb supply. Most of the lamb consumed in the U.S. is imported from countries like Australia and New Zealand, where lamb production is a major industry. In 2024, The U.S. will import 305 million pounds of lamb. Atkin’s Farms, home of the lamb we used is in New Zealand. According to Atkin’s they “raise our lambs as nature intended: 100% grass-fed and free to roam on pasture in fresh air and sunshine in pristine New Zealand. We know this produces a premium product that’s tastier and better for you. We’re proud to be the first lamb producer in the world to achieve Non-GMO Project verification, as well as being the first lamb producer globally to achieve Global Animal Partnership Step-4 accreditation.” 

HERE’S TODAY’S RECIPE FOR HARISSA LAMB MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE AND AFTER IT A COMPENDIUM OF MEATBALL RECIPES TO TRY.

Harissa Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

April 11, 2024
: 4
: 30 min
: 45 min
: Easy

A Delicious savory dish, these juicy lamb meatballs get a little heat from Harissa paste and a tomato-y harissa sauce.

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Ingredients
  • For the Tomato sauce
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground harissa
  • Salt
  • For the meatballs: 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground harissa powder
  • 2 tablespoons minced mint
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
Directions
  • Step 1 In a dutch oven or medium-sized pot, set over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. When hot, add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Next, add the can of diced tomatoes and mix in the tomato paste, along with the ground harissa and about 1 teaspoon of salt. Give it a good stir and simmer, uncovered, until it slightly thickens about 20 minutes.
  • Step 2 Meanwhile, let’s make the meatballs. In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, harissa powder, minced mint, Italian parsley, minced shallot, minced garlic cloves, bread crumbs, egg, salt and lemon zest. Mix it all together until everything is evenly incorporated. Using a #20 ice cream scooper (or two teaspoons), roll out meatballs. Place them on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper side by side. Heat a few teaspoons of oil in a skillet, set over moderately high heat. Sear the meatballs, in batches, until browned on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately transfer them to the pot with the tomato sauce. Continue these steps until you’ve seared your way through all of the meatballs. Cook the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes. Keep the meatballs warm, turning the heat down to very low, and covering the pot, until you’re ready to serve.

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