Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce

Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines juicy lamb meatballs with a rich, slow-simmered vegetable sauce. The tender meatballs absorb the deep flavors of roasted eggplant and spiced tomato, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions when you want something warm and delicious.

Lamb Meatballs:

The combination of lamb and eggplant creates a classic Mediterranean flavor profile. The natural richness of lamb pairs beautifully with the smoky softness of eggplant and the bright acidity of tomatoes. Gentle spices add warmth without overpowering the dish.Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern cooking, this recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a deeply satisfying meal. It can be served with rice, bread, or couscous for a complete dining experience.

History:

Lamb meatballs are popular throughout Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. One of the most famous meatball traditions is Middle East cuisine, where lamb is commonly used because of its rich flavor.Eggplant-based sauces are widely used across the Mediterranean region, particularly in Turkey and Lebanon, where eggplant and tomatoes are staple ingredients.Over time, cooks began combining lamb meatballs with vegetable sauces to create complete and nourishing meals.

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Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce

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Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender lamb meatballs simmered in a rich vegetable sauce.The eggplant adds a smoky depth to the tomato base.Warm spices enhance the natural flavor of lamb.The dish is comforting and filling.It is perfect for lunch or dinner.Best served with rice or bread.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients

  

For Meatballs

• 500 g ground lamb
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

For Eggplant Tomato Sauce

• 1 large eggplant (cubed)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander or parsley

Instructions

 

Prepare Meatballs

• In a bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, egg, and breadcrumbs.Add spices and herbs.Mix well.Shape into small meatballs.

Cook Eggplant

• Heat olive oil in a pan.Add eggplant cubes.Cook until soft and lightly browned.

  Remove and set aside.

Make Sauce

• In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic.Add tomato puree.Add chili flakes and spices.Simmer for 10 minutes.

Cook Meatballs

• Add meatballs into sauce.Cover and cook 20 minutes.Add cooked eggplant.Simmer 10 minutes.

Serve

• Garnish with parsley.Serve hot with rice or bread.

Notes

• Small meatballs cook evenly.
• Roasted eggplant tastes better.
• Fresh herbs improve flavor.
• Simmer slowly.
• Do not overmix meat.
• Use fresh garlic.
• Adjust spice level.
• Serve warm.

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