Name: Flavorful Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (90% lean) or ground lamb; ½ cup (60g) plain or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, room temperature; ⅓ cup (15g) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ small onion, finely chopped; 1 large lemon, zested and juiced; 1½ cups (360ml) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and black pepper, to taste

Description

A delectable dish featuring succulent meatballs with a zesty lemon sauce, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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1 lb (450g) ground beef (90% lean) or ground lamb
½ cup (60g) plain or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg, room temperature
⅓ cup (15g) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, finely chopped
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
1½ cups (360ml) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Finely chop onion and parsley, mince garlic, zest and juice lemon.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, half the lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly with clean hands.
Shape mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1½ inches in diameter), wetting hands with water to prevent sticking. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
Heat olive oil in a 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken broth, remaining lemon zest, and lemon juice to skillet. Scrape browned bits from pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
Return meatballs to skillet, spoon sauce over them, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
Taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot with preferred sides.

Notes

Serve these meatballs as an appetizer or main course. Perfect for pairing with rice or a refreshing salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg