Name: Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 5 h 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 2 cups (480ml) of beef stock; pinch of onion powder; pinch of garlic powder; 1 tablespoon of tomato paste; pinch of dried rosemary; 1 tablespoon of cornstarch; 500g of lean lamb mince; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 courgette (zucchini), grated; 1.5 Tbs of chopped fresh mint; salt and black pepper; bunch of mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon of granulated sweetener

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Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy - Tender Lamb Meatballs with grated Courgette in a delicious rich mint gravy. Perfect comfort food for the whole family to enjoy.

Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy in frying pan with wooden spoon, dish of roasted carrots and bowl of mashed potates in the background.

Tender Lamb Meatballs

We love meatballs, so many different varieties and the whole family loves them. Usually to keep them nice and tender breadcrumbs and sometimes an egg are added.

For a healthier option, some grated courgette does the trick too. It will stop the meatball from being too try and is a great way to add some hidden vegetables to a dish.

Can I use different vegetables in the Meatballs?

Don't like courgette or zucchini? Then you can swap this for another vegetable. Just make sure the ratio is not too much that the meatballs will not hold together. I don't like to add an egg to these, but if you find it needs an egg from the vegetable you use, then feel free to add one in.

Some other vegetables you can use are:

Grated Carrot
Mushrooms (but finely chop these in a food processor)
Cooked Cauliflower Rice
Finely diced cooked sauteed onion

Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy in a wooden handled frying pan

5% fat Extra Lean Lamb mince

This is pretty impossible to find, unless you have access to a great butcher who can make it for you.

You can get lean ground mince, but it is still quite high in fat, I try to buy 10% fat where possible.

Don't let this put you off using it though, when you divide into servings, it's not a huge amount of difference in calories on Slimming Eats and is well worth it.

Can I use Extra Lean Ground Beef?

While you can use 5% fat beef mince instead, it's not going to have the same flavours when paired with the mint gravy.

close up of Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy in wooden handled frying pan

Can I use lamb stock?

Beef stock is a lot more readily available and I like to buy fat free stock that comes in a carton. The juices from the meatballs as they finish cooking in the gravy will add depth and flavour.

However if you want a richer lamb flavour and can get some lamb stock, you can definitely make the swap if you prefer.

Sides for Lamb Meatballs in Mint Gravy

I don't know about you but I just loved some mashed potatoes when making something with a gravy and this Mashed Potatoes recipe is delicious, as well as mashed potatoes we love some roasted carrots with onion and garden peas as well as that rich mint gravy.

Some other great sides are:

Sweet Potato Mashed Potatoes
Cauliflower Mash - great lower carb option
Garlic and Herb Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes, Carrots and Parnsips
Roasted French Green Beans
Maple Glazed Carrots
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Butternut Squash

Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy in a grey and brown bowl with carrots, onion, peas and mashed potatoes with fork place in the bowl on the left

More Lamb Recipes

Looking for some more lamb recipes? Check out these:

Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Lamb Kofta with Sweet Potato Flatbread
Lamb Bhuna
Lamb Meatball and Bean Curry
Lamb Rogan Josh
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Yield: SERVES 4

Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy

Lamb Meatballs with Mint Gravy - Tender Lamb Meatballs with grated Courgette in a delicious rich mint gravy. Perfect comfort food for the whole family to enjoy.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Inactive Time 5 hours

Total Time 5 hours 55 minutes

Ingredients

For the mint sauce:

bunch of mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons of cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of granulated sweetener

For the meatballs:

500g of lean lamb mince
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 courgette (zucchini), grated
1.5 Tbs of chopped fresh mint
salt and black pepper

For the gravy:

1 onion, chopped
2 cups (480ml) of beef stock
pinch of onion powder
pinch of garlic powder
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
pinch of dried rosemary
1 tablespoon of cornstarch

Instructions

For the mint sauce:

Add the mint leaves to a bowl, along with the sweetener and cider vinegar, cover and allow to infuse for approx 5 hours. Stirring every so often.

For the meatballs:

Spray a frying pan with cooking oil spray, add the onion and fry until golden and softened. Add in the garlic and courgette and cook for a couple of minute. Set aside to cool slightly
Add this to a bowl with the lamb mince, rosemary, fresh mint and some salt and pepper and mix to combine.
Form into meatballs (I make 12)
Preheat oven to 200c, 180c fan, 400f or gas mark 6
Place meatballs on baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes, just to lightly brown and remove and set aside.

For the gravy:

Spray the frying pan with some spray oil and place on a medium high heat.
Add the onion and cook until really caramelized. (ensure you get the onion caramelized or your gravy will be not have a deep rich flavour)
Add in the tomato paste, onion and garlic powder and stir until the onion is coated.
Add the stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add to a blender and blend until smooth (or can use a stick blender)
Add this back to the pan and add in the mint sauce (that has marinated for at least 5 hours) and a pinch of dried rosemary
Add in the meatballs.
Mix the cornstarch with a little water to make into a paste and add this to the stock..
Bring to the boil then reduce heat to a simmer, and allow to simmer for approx 15 minutes until the gravy is thickened and the meatballs are cooked through.
Taste and Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve with your choice of sides
Enjoy!!!

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Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1 SERVING
Amount Per Serving Calories 250Total Fat 12.6gSaturated Fat 6.4gCholesterol 163mgSodium 492mgCarbohydrates 7.9gFiber 2gSugar 2.5gProtein 26.6g