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Savory Meatballs In Lemon Sauce

Savory Meatballs In Lemon Sauce for an Easy Weeknight Feast

Savory Meatballs In Lemon Sauce is a quick and flavorful dinner option that captures the vibrant flavors of Greece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Can substitute with ground lamb.
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1 large Egg Binds mixture together.
  • 1 cup Crustless Bread Substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs if preferred.
  • 1 medium Onion (minced) Yellow onion preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Roasting adds a sweeter note.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Optional spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Use fresh for a more intense flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Substitute with fresh if available.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Increase for more heat.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is an alternative.
  • 2 cups Stock Choose vegetable, beef, or chicken.
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • whisk
  • Plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the crustless bread in white wine for about 5 minutes, then tear it into small pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, egg, parsley, oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Crumble the soaked bread into the meat mixture and knead until combined, but do not overmix.
  4. Shape the mixture into approximately 15 oval meatballs, each weighing about 65-70 grams, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  2. Remove the meatballs and melt butter in the same skillet, whisking in flour until sandy.
  3. Gradually add hot stock while whisking continuously, then whisk in lemon juice and simmer until thickened.
  4. Return meatballs to the skillet, coating with sauce, and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
  5. Serve hot alongside Greek potatoes or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to mix gently to avoid tough meatballs. Use chilled meatballs for the best texture when cooking.

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