Ingredients

  • Meatballs
  • 1 lb lean ground lamb or 1 lb beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 3 -5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Mix meat, egg, bread cumbs, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Divide into 20 equal-size balls.
  • Roll each ball into egg shape.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add meatballs, brown on all sides.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Drain skillet.
  • Pour 3/4 cup water into skillet.
  • Add tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cook 5 minutes.
  • Return meat to skillet and cook just until heated through.