Meatballs In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipes

MEATBALLS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend first 4 ingredients in blender until smooth; pour into large saucepan. Bring to boil.
• Meanwhile, mix all remaining ingredients except rice just until blended; shape into 24 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup for each.
• Drop meatballs gently into boiling tomato sauce; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done (165°F). Serve with rice.

LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SPICY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the meatballs, in a large bowl combine the lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and garam masala and mix well-- use your hands, they work the best!
• Roll the mixture into 1" meatballs.
• You should gat about 16 or so.
• In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
• Add meatballs and fry until browned on all sides.
• While the meatballs are browning, place tomatoes in a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Remove meatballs from skillet, leaving drippings in the pan.
• Set aside.
• Reduce heat a little, and add the onion to the pan drippings and saute until softened.
• Add more oil if needed.
• Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the pureed tomatoes, curry powder, cayenne pepper and sugar.
• Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to combine.
• Add 1 cup of the chicken broth to the skillet.
• Stir well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add half and half, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring well to blend.
• Mix remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and flour in a small cup until smooth, and add to skillet.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, add meatballs, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Serve over rice.