Mom's Ground Lamb Carrot Balls

Bursting with warm, earthy flavors, Mom’s Ground Lamb Carrot Balls are a delightful twist on traditional meatballs. Made with tender ground lamb, sweet shredded carrots, and a fragrant blend of cumin and coriander, these bite-sized delicacies offer a perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet. Finely diced onions, garlic, and breadcrumbs ensure a juicy texture, while fresh parsley adds a pop of herbal freshness. These meatballs are seared to perfection, simmered in a luscious tomato sauce, and baked to lock in all those robust flavors. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe promises a comforting meal that's hearty, flavorful, and ready in just 45 minutes. Serve warm, topped with parsley, for an irresistible dish that pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a simple side salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 2 medium (shredded) carrots
• 1 small (finely diced) yellow onion
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, shredded carrots, diced onion, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until well combined.

Step 4

Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Sear the lamb carrot balls in batches, turning them gently until they are browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per batch).

Step 7

Once all the balls are seared, return them to the skillet.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce and water and pour it evenly over the lamb carrot balls in the skillet.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the lamb balls are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

Serve the lamb carrot balls warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1242.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2234.2

Total Fat 135.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.1g
Cholesterol 655.0mg	0%
Sodium 6339.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 138.8g	0%

Vitamin D 71.9IU	0%
Calcium 331.2mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2299.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 20.8%