Description
Enjoy the taste of Greece with these flavorful Greek meatballs in a tangy lemon sauce. Perfect for a comforting and delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (90% lean) or ground lamb
- ½ cup (60g) plain or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- â…“ cup (15g) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Sauce:
- 1½ cups (360ml) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the ingredients – chop onion and parsley, mince garlic, and zest and juice the lemon.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, half the lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Lemon Sauce: In the same skillet, add chicken broth, remaining lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer and return meatballs to the skillet.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer the meatballs in the sauce until cooked through.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- These meatballs can be served with rice, quinoa, or a Greek salad for a complete meal.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of white wine to the lemon sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg