3/4 cup bulgar wheat, fine ground
2 cup boiling water
2 lb lamb stew meat, ground fine
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup pine nuts
3 tbsp olive oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp ground fresh dill
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp salt
1 ground pepper to taste
Directions
1>. In a small bowl allow the bulgar to soak in the boiling water for
1/2 hour. Drain well. 2>. In a large bowl combine the meatball
ingredients, including the drained bulgar, and mix very well. Form
into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on a baking sheet. (Keep your hands
damp with a little water to facilitate forming the meatballs). 3>.
Bake 20 minutes in a pre-heated 3750F oven, or until just cooked
through.
~ Jeff Smith "The Frugal Gourmet"
Servings: 7 servings
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Categories: Lamb; Meat; Meatball; Stew
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We hope you enjoy this Lamb Meatballs~ Persian Style recipe.
