Lamb Meatballs in Warm Yogurt Sauce with Red-Pepper Butter - Andrew Zimmern

Lamb Meatballs in Warm Yogurt Sauce with Red-Pepper Butter - Andrew Zimmern

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Lamb meatballs simmer in warm yogurt sauce with red-pepper butter, perfect for special occasions or a flavorful weeknight dinner. Serve with bulgur or noodles.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 ⁄ 2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 ⁄ 2 cup finely minced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds (see note)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon medium-hot coarsely ground red pepper such as Aleppo or Maras¸ pepper (see note), or hot paprika

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