Spiced Mediterranean Meatballs

Name: Spiced Mediterranean Meatballs
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon water; 8 ounces ground lamb; 8 ounces ground beef (preferably 85 percent lean); 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (divided); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, finely chopped (see note); 2 tablespoons finely chopped currants or raisins; 1/3 cup plain, dry bread crumbs, up to 2 tablespoons more if needed; 3/4 cups tomato purée (such as Pomi brand strained tomatoes); 1/2 cup homemade or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

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"These spice-infused meatballs are a hit with crowds, so you may want to make a double batch. Their flavor improves when you make them a day ahead...."

INGREDIENTS

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3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

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1 small yellow onion, finely diced

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Kosher salt

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1 teaspoon chili powder

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1 teaspoon ground cumin

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1/2 teaspoon firmly packed light brown sugar

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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder

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Freshly ground black pepper

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1 tablespoon water

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8 ounces ground lamb

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8 ounces ground beef (preferably 85 percent lean)

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2 eggs, beaten

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1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (divided)

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1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, finely chopped (see note)

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2 tablespoons finely chopped currants or raisins

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1/3 cup plain, dry bread crumbs, up to 2 tablespoons more if needed

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3/4 cups tomato purée (such as Pomi brand strained tomatoes)

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1/2 cup homemade or reduced-sodium chicken broth

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1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

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