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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Irresistible Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce You’ll Crave

Enjoy Greek meatballs in lemon sauce, a perfect blend of tangy and savory flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20) Use for optimal moisture and flavor.
  • 1 small Onion Finely grated.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Soft or panko are best.
  • 1/2 cup Milk For soaking the breadcrumbs.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh, chopped.
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For searing meatballs.
  • 2 tbsp Flour For dusting meatballs.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Base for the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and dust each with flour.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs for 4–5 minutes on each side.
  5. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  6. Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, bring to a simmer.
  7. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  8. Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months.

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