Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Tomato Ragù

Ingredients

• 400g ground lamb
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 400ml crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Fresh basil for garnish

Method

1. Mix lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, cinnamon, half the onion, and garlic; form into 12 meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot; brown meatballs on all sides (5 minutes), then remove.
3. Sauté remaining onion and garlic until soft; add tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper; return meatballs to pot.
5. Simmer 20 minutes until sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked through with no pink remaining (internal temperature 71°C/160°F); garnish with fresh basil.