Lamb Meatballs, spiced tomato sauce, mint and feta

3/4 cup finely diced onion

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

pinch cayenne pepper

2 pounds ground lamb

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 c chopped parsley

1/4 c olive oil

2.5 cups tomato sauce, spiced

1/4 pound feta cheese

2 tablespoons sliced mint leaves

salt and black pepper

Mix the onion, cream, egg yolks, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne in a large bowl. Place the lamb in a bowl and season with 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt and some fresh ground pepper, mix well. Add the breadcrumbs and parsley, and mix by hand . Shape into 1.5 ounce balls

Heat a large saute pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Add oil and swirl around pan. Carefully place the meatballs in the pan and cook for a few minutes until golden browned. Turn the meatballs over, and continue cooking all on all sides. Add the spiced tomato sauce, and bake the meatballs in a preheated 400F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the meatballs are cooked through.

Top each meatballs with feta and mint. Serve

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