"Lebanese Lamb Meatballs Recipe" "Recipes From Middle East" [ASMR]

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is more economical.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds offer a nut-free option, while walnuts are less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.

Add bread crumbs and egg to the mixture, mixing until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs until browned, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and drizzle with lemon juice.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.

If desired, grill the meatballs for additional flavor after baking.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint and pine nuts.

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