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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Zesty Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for a Fresh Feast

These Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce are a flavorful and healthy dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef opt for lean
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free if desired
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 1 whole Lemon (Zest and Juice) or lime as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. Finely dice one small onion, chop parsley, and mince garlic. Zest and juice one lemon.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, parsley, garlic, half of lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
  4. Wet hands and shape mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1½ inches in diameter. Yield about 12-15 meatballs.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for 2-3 minutes on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
  6. Add chicken broth to the skillet, deglazing the pan. Stir in remaining lemon zest and juice, simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Return meatballs to skillet, spoon sauce over them. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Taste sauce; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve meatballs with sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill meatball mixture before shaping for firmer texture. Brown in batches to avoid overcrowding. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Check doneness with a meat thermometer.

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