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Greek Mint And Cumin Meatballs In Tomato Gravy

Name: Greek Mint And Cumin Meatballs In Tomato Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 400 g halal ground lamb; 200 g halal ground beef; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 400 g crushed canned tomatoes; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp salt

Oblong spiced lamb and beef meatballs pan-seared and simmered in a cinnamon and mint tomato sauce.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Pan-Searing Meatballs

Browning meatballs quickly over medium-high heat builds a savory crust while locking in moisture before simmering in gravy.

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, ground cumin, chopped mint, half of the minced garlic, and half of the salt.
Step 2: Mix gently until combined and shape the mixture into 12 elongated, oval-shaped meatballs.
Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then transfer to a plate.

Step 4: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and remaining garlic to the same skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, ground cinnamon, and remaining salt, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 6: Return the meatballs to the pan, cover with a lid, and simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes until cooked through and the gravy thickens.

Cooking tips

Shape the meatballs into oval torpedo shapes rather than round balls for traditional Greek presentation and even searing.
Do not overwork the meat mixture so the meatballs remain tender after cooking.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Greek; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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