Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Barberries & Mint Yogurt

Name: Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Barberries & Mint Yogurt
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tsps chopped fresh mint; 2 tbsps olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup dried barberries divided; 1 1/2 tsps McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Garlic Powder; 1 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Allspice, Ground Jamaican; 1 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Cumin, Ground; 1 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Paprika; 1 tsp sea salt grinder; 1/2 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Black Pepper, Coarse Ground; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 egg; 3 tbsps panko bread crumbs; 5 to 6 medium shallots quartered (1 cup); 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 2 tbsps pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsps sugar; 1/2 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Cinnamon, Ground Saigon

Barberries - a small, dried, tart fruit - add a sweet and sour twist to this Eastern Mediterranean take on the traditional Italian meatball. A spice blend including mint, along with the use of ground lamb and a Greek yogurt garnish elevate the dish to a brand new level... Read More Read Less

25m

PREP TIME

30m

COOK TIME

190

CALORIES

20

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 10 (2 meatballs)

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dried barberries, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ All Natural Ground Jamaican Allspice
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Paprika
1 teaspoon McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1 pound ground lamb Substitutions available
- ground beef
1 egg
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
5 to 6 medium shallots, quartered (1 cup)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Saigon Cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Mix yogurt and mint in small bowl. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2 Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion, 2 tablespoons of the barberries, garlic powder, allspice, cumin, paprika, sea salt and pepper; cook and stir until onions and barberries are tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3 Mix lamb, egg, panko and cooled onion mixture in large bowl. Shape into 20 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.
4 Brown meatballs, in batches if necessary, in same large skillet on medium heat. Remove meatballs from skillet. Add shallots; cook and stir on medium heat until golden brown. Stir in remaining ingredients and another 1 tablespoon of the barberries. Bring to boil. Return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
5 Serve meatballs and sauce topped with the mint yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon barberries.