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Savory Meatballs In Lemon Sauce

Savory Meatballs in Lemon Sauce: A Juicy Comfort Food Delight

Savory Meatballs in Lemon Sauce are a delightful Mediterranean dish, perfect for a quick and comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Can substitute with ground lamb
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Swap for ground turkey if preferred
  • 1 large Egg Essential binding agent
  • 2 slices Crustless Bread Soaked breadcrumbs can be used
  • 1 medium Onion (minced) Yellow onion preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Roasted garlic enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Omit if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano delivers a more robust taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Fresh parsley can be a nice substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Adjust according to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Increase for a fiery kick
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Use olive oil for a healthier alternative
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour Opt for gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 cups Stock (vegetable, beef, or chicken) Choose your favorite type
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the crustless bread in white wine for about 5 minutes, then tear into small pieces.
  2. Combine ground pork, ground beef, egg, parsley, oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  3. Crumble the soaked bread into the meat mixture and knead gently.
  4. Shape the mixture into 15 uniform-sized meatballs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for about 4 minutes on each side.
  6. Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt; whisk in flour until golden.
  7. Gradually pour in hot stock while whisking until the mixture thickens. Stir in lemon juice.
  8. Nestle the seared meatballs into the warm sauce and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  9. Serve the meatballs hot, spooning lemon sauce over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be served with roasted potatoes or rice for a complete meal.

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