Meatball Appetizer - Appetizer and Snack
This is a great alternative to regular meatballs. I have served these many times at cocktail parties, and they have always been a hit! The sauce adds a nice touch, but I have also served them with Greek marinade and plain.
Prep 25 mins Cook: 20 mins Additional: 1hr Total: 1hr45 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings
Lamb Meatballs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 shallots minced
2 pounds ground lamb
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon zest
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ tablespoons tomato sauce
¼ cup wine
1 small garlic clove minced
1 dash ground cinnamon
toothpicks
Appetizer and Snack Step 1 Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots in the skillet until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Step 2 Mix lamb bread crumbs parsley egg and lemon zest into the bowl with the shallots. Season with marjoram salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour in the refrigerator. Step 3 Melt 1/2 cup butter and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form the lamb mixture into small meatballs and cook in the skillet in batches until evenly brown. Do not drain skillet. Drain meatballs on paper towels and place in a serving dish. Step 4 Mix tomato sauce wine garlic and cinnamon into the skillet. Cook and stir until well blended and heated through. Drizzle over the meatballs in the dish. Serve with toothpicks.
Servings Per Recipe:24 Calories: 135.8 % Daily Value * Protein: 7.2g 15% Carbohydrates: 3.1g 1% Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1% Sugars: 0.5g Fat: 10.3g 16% Saturated Fat: 5g 25% Cholesterol: 44.5mg 15% Vitamin A Iu: 326.7IU 7% Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 16% Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5% Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4% Folate: 13mcg 3% Calcium: 17.7mg 2% Iron: 0.8mg 4% Magnesium: 10.3mg 4% Potassium: 142.3mg 4% Sodium: 144.5mg 6% Calories From Fat: 92.7
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Comparison based on the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc.
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