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Lamb and anchovy meatballs

Name: Lamb and anchovy meatballs
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: 500g lamb mince; 3 anchovy fillets, chopped; 40g fresh breadcrumbs; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus a squeeze of lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onion, finely sliced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 200ml Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint; 4 pitta breads, toasted

Published: 31 May 09
Updated: 18 Mar 24

For less than £1.50 a head, these Mediterranean-inspired kebabs are a recipe that don’t leave you short of time or money.

Easy
June 2009

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Hands on time 10 mins, plus 20 mins cooking time

For less than £1.50 a head, these Mediterranean-inspired kebabs are a recipe that don’t leave you short of time or money.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 682kcals
Fat: 37.1g (13.1g saturated)
Protein: 36.2g
Carbohydrates: 54.3g (6.2g sugars)
Salt: 1.6g

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Ingredients

500g lamb mince
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
40g fresh breadcrumbs
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus a squeeze of lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, finely sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
200ml Greek yogurt
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
4 pitta breads, toasted

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Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan160°C/gas 4. In a large bowl, put the lamb, anchovies, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, half the garlic, and half the chopped parsley, and mix well together using your hands.
Season well, then shape into 20 balls. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the meatballs, in batches, and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning, until browned all over. Transfer to a roasting tin and roast for a further 10 minutes.
Soften the onion by soaking in a bowl of boiling water for a few minutes, then drain and refresh under cold water. In a bowl, mix with the olive oil, lemon juice and remaining parsley.

In a bowl, mix the yogurt with the remaining garlic and mint and season to taste. Serve the meatballs and red onions in toasted pittas and accompany with the minty dressing.

Recipe from June 2009 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 682kcals
Fat: 37.1g (13.1g saturated)
Protein: 36.2g
Carbohydrates: 54.3g (6.2g sugars)
Salt: 1.6g

delicious. tips

Arrange the raw, shaped meatballs in layers, separated by baking paper, in a rigid freezerproof container. Freeze the meatballs for up to 3 months. Defrost fully before continuing with the recipe.