Slow Cooker Lamb Meatballs (Kebab Hindi)

slow cooker lamb meatballs, potatoes and carrots in a white bowl

5 from 11 votes

Slow Cooker Lamb Meatballs (Kebab Hindi)

Kebab Hindi is an authentic Syrian family dinner enjoyed for centuries by Middle Eastern families! Mini lamb meatballs are cooked in a sweet tomato sauce with carrots and potatoes, then served over yellow Saffron rice.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt

Keyword: slow cooker kebab hindi, slow cooker lamb meatballs, slow cooker middle eastern meatballs, slow cooker syrian meatballs

Servings: servings

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

slow cooker
2 mixing bowls

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
¼ cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoon salt divided
3 ½ cups tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups carrots diced
2 cups baby potatoes diced

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, ¼ cup pine nuts, 1 teaspoon allspice, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix until ingredients are well combined, adding small amounts of water as necessary so that the mixture sticks together. Roll meatball mixture into one inch mini balls and put into slow cooker.
In another large mixing bowl, combine the 3 ½ cups tomato sauce, ½ cup water, 2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well and pour into the slow cooker over the meatballs.
Set the slow cooker to high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.
During the last 2 hours add the 2 cups carrots and 2 cups baby potatoes. Gently mix with a wooden spoon and cover.
Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

How To Serve:

in its traditional form over Syrian basmati rice

over noodles, brown rice or white rice

over couscous, barley or farro

with homemade pita chips and hummus

with garlic bread or toasted white bread

Storing: Kebab hindi keeps for about 1 week in the fridge. It can be frozen in freezer-safe bags for up to 6 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge.

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