Ingredients
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1 yellow onion, cut into large 2” pieces
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5 garlic cloves, peeled
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 lb. ground beef (85/15)
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1 lb. ground lamb
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1/3 cup breadcrumbs
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½ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the onion and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Pour in 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir to create a paste consistency.
- Place the ground beef and lamb in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, salt, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the ground meat and add the garlic/onion paste. Add the remaining olive oil, mustard, and breadcrumbs. Use your hand to combine, adding the baking soda along the way, until everything is fully incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into 1” balls and place on the prepared baking sheet (it’s fine for them to be close together).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are seared brown on top and cooked through.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or add to a bowl.
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