Moroccan Spiced Lamb Meatballs
Little lamb meatballs spiced with cumin and coriander, simmered in a sweet, smoky tomato sauce.
- Time50 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.34 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the lamb, half the onion, half the garlic, half the cumin and coriander, the cinnamon, half the paprika and half the fresh coriander. Shape into 20 small balls.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large deep pan and brown the meatballs for 6 minutes, turning. Lift out and set aside.
6 min - 3
Add the remaining onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the rest of the spices and the pepper for 30 seconds.
4 min - 4
Pour in the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and return the meatballs. Cook gently for 20 minutes until the sauce is thick and the meatballs cooked through.
20 min - 5
Cook the couscous following the packet, with no salt. Scatter the meatballs with the remaining coriander and serve over the couscous.
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