bulgur and lamb meatballs in tomato sauce

Name: Bulgur and Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: ## MEATBALLS; 2 cup(s) water; 1 cup(s) uncooked bulgur; 1 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh dill; 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 10 ounce(s) lean ground lamb; 2 large egg whites; 2 - garlic cloves, minced; ## SAUCE; 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 1 - garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup(s) dry red wine; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1 can(s) 28-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained; - dill sprigs (optional)

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Updated on Nov 7, 2015

Medium bulgur works best in this recipe. Refrigerating the mealballs makes it easier to handle and and helps the meatballs hold their shape. Feel free to substitute your favorite meat in place of the lamb. Recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine. Prep time does not include refrigeration time.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEATBALLS
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked bulgur
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 ounces lean ground lamb
2 large egg whites
2 - garlic cloves, minced
SAUCE
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 - garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can 28-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- dill sprigs (optional)

How To Make bulgur and lamb meatballs in tomato sauce

Step 1

To prepare meatballs, soak bulgur in 2 cups water for 2 minutes; drain through a fine sieve. Combine bulgur and next 7 ingredients (bulgur through 2 minced garlic cloves). Cover and chill 30 minutes. Shape lamb mixture into 18 (1-inch) meatballs; cover and chill 30 minutes.

Step 2

To prepare sauce, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 minced garlic clove; cook 3 minutes, stirring often. Add red wine, bring up to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup water, cinnamon and diced tomatoes.
Step 3

Add meatballs; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Turn meatballs; cover and cook 10 minutes more. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.
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