Description
These Flavorful Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce are a delicious and comforting dish that brings together aromatic herbs, zesty lemon, and tender meatballs. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (90% lean) or ground lamb
- 1/2 cup (60g) plain or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/3 cup (15g) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Lemon Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare ingredients.
- Mix meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape meatballs: Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place on a plate.
- Brown meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare sauce: In the same skillet, add broth, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer briefly.
- Cook meatballs in sauce: Return meatballs to skillet. Simmer covered until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste sauce, adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish and serve with sides.
Notes
- You can use a mix of ground beef and lamb for a more complex flavor.
- For a thicker sauce, mix a cornstarch slurry and stir in at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg