Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms - Palestine In A Dish

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground lamb or beef (or a mixture)
• 20-25 artichoke heads (two frozen bags)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking meat and brushing artichokes.
• 1 sweet onion
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (about a pinch)
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (about a pinch)
• 1.5-2 cups of broth (chicken, meat or vegetable)
• 1-2 freshly squeezed lemons (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (to cook with the meat and to add to the sauce - adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts