Lamb Meatballs And Orzo Recipes

LAMB MEATBALLS OVER SPINACH AND ORZO

Steps:

• In a bowl combine lamb,1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper,garlic,grated lemon peel and rosemary. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls saute until cooked browned all over. Remove from skillet set a side pour off excess fat.
• Add orzo, chicken broth and spinach cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until spinachis limp. Add half n half and salt and pepper to taste, return meatballs to pan and heat through.

LAMB MEATBALLS AND ORZO

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat the egg.
• Add in the ground lamb, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Shape lamb mixture into 1-inch balls; place balls on a large baking sheet with a rim.
• Bake in a 400° oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
• Take out of oven and set aside.
• Bring to chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
• Add in the orzo; stir to combine.
• Boil for 1 minute.
• Transfer orzo mixture into a 2 1/2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray; spread mixture out evenly.
• Place meatballs on top.
• Decrease oven temp to 350° and bake, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GROUND LAMB WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Place the first 4 ingredients in a Magic Bullet and pulse to make fine breadcrumbs.
• In a bowl combine breadcrumbs and ground lamb mix well add egg mix well and shape into balls or sausages.
• Brown meatballs in a large skillet until cook thru remove and drain on paper towels.
• Remove all but about 2 tbl grease from pan.
• Add diced onion, garlic, crushed red pepper and tomatoes cook until onion is soft.
• add orzo and toss for a few minutes.
• Return lamb meatballs to skillet.
• Add chicken broth.
• Simmer until orzo is cooked add half and half and spinach cover and cook until spinach is tender.