Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Walnut Romesco
Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Walnut Romesco is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 425°F.
Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Toss bell pepper, tomato, and garlic with oil on a clean rimmed baking sheet and roast until browned and softened, 20–25 minutes.
Remove skin from bell pepper, tomato, and garlic; discard.
Purée walnuts, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, oil, vinegar, chipotle chile powder, parsley, and paprika in a food processor until smooth.
Season sauce with salt and black pepper.
Toast coriander seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, swirling pan often and adding cumin seeds during the last 30 seconds, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Let cool, then finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
Pulse onion, cilantro, parsley, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
Transfer to a large kitchen towel.
Gather ends of towel in each hand and twist over sink, wringing out as much liquid as possible.
Mix onion mixture, spice mixture, egg yolk, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl to combine.
Gently fold lamb into spice mixture to evenly distribute (be careful not to overmix).
Using a 1-oz. ice cream scoop or wet hands, form meat mixture into 1 1/2" balls (you should have 16).
Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high.
Working in 2 batches, cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, 5–8 minutes.
Transfer to a platter and serve with walnut romesco sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
