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Juiciest Greek Meatballs

Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Tangy Lemon Sauce Delight

Experience the Juiciest Greek Meatballs bathed in tangy lemon sauce for a delightful Mediterranean dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 5 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 Beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium Onion finely grated or minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs soft or panko
  • 1/2 cup Milk for soaking breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parsley fresh chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for searing
  • 2 tbsp Flour for dusting
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes until soft.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and dust with flour.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add chicken broth and lemon juice.
  6. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Garnish meatballs with parsley and lemon slices, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture and use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the sauce.

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