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Meatballs In Lemon Sauce

Savory Meatballs In Lemon Sauce for a Comforting Dinner

Enjoy these tender Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, a Greek-inspired dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 500 grams Ground Pork Can substitute with ground lamb for a richer taste.
  • 500 grams Lean Ground Beef Use ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the meatball mixture together.
  • 100 grams Crustless Bread Can substitute with soaked breadcrumbs.
  • 1 medium Onion (minced) Yellow onion is preferable for sweetness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Roasting adds a sweeter note.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Optional if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Use fresh for more intensity.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Fresh parsley can be used instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Essential ingredient.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Increase amount for a spicier kick.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 500 milliliters Stock (vegetable, beef, or chicken) Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak the crustless bread in white wine for about 5 minutes, then tear it into smaller pieces.
  2. Combine ground pork, lean 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 until combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into 15 oval meatballs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the meatballs until golden brown.
  6. Melt butter in the same skillet and whisk in flour, cooking until sandy and golden.
  7. Gradually add hot stock and lemon juice, whisking until the sauce thickens.
  8. Simmer the seared meatballs in the sauce for about 20 minutes.
  9. Serve the meatballs hot with the creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfectly tender meatballs with a creamy lemon sauce that brings comfort to any dinner.

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