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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Savory Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce That Brighten Your Day

This recipe for Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce combines juicy meatballs with vibrant lemon sauce, perfect for redefining weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 80/20 for optimum juiciness
  • 1 medium Onion Finely grated or minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Soft or panko
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Freshly chopped
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and dust with flour.
  4. Sear meatballs in a skillet with olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  5. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer.
  7. Add seared meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For tender meatballs, avoid overmixing ingredients. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.

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