Lamb & Feta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

Lamb Meatballs

• 500 g lamb mince
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft Spice
• 1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Tomato Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup beef or lamb stock
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra crumbled feta cheese

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the lamb mince, feta, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, Smoke Craft, Garlic Melt, salt and black pepper.
2. Mix until just combined, then roll into 18–20 meatballs.
3. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
5. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1 minute.
7. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, oregano, basil and sugar (if using). Season with salt and black pepper.
8. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
9. Return the meatballs to the pan, cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until cooked through.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra crumbled feta before serving.

BlixSam Tip

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Buttered pasta
• Garlic bread
• Greek salad
• Iced tea or a glass of red wine