Lamb & apricot meatballs
A weeknight-friendly Turkish lamb built around ground coriander, tinned tomatos and mint — roughly 70 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 8 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten
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How to make it
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and soften the onions for 5 mins.
- Add the garlic and spices and cook for a few mins more.
- Spoon half the onion mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool.
- Add the tomatoes, sugar and seasoning to the remaining onions in the pan and simmer for about 10 mins until reduced.
- Meanwhile, add the mint, lamb, apricots and breadcrumbs to the cooled onions, season and mix well with your hands. Shape into little meatballs.
- Heat the rest of the oil in a non-stick pan and fry the meatballs until golden (in batches if you need to).
- Stir in the sauce with a splash of water and gently cook everything for a few mins until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve with pitta bread and salad.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Saucepan
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What to serve with Lamb & apricot meatballs
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Ezme Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does Lamb & apricot meatballs take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 8 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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