Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (3-inch piece)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (or a teaspoon of sea salt)
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch saffron threads
• 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, more to taste