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Meatballs In Lemon Sauce

Delicious Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for a Quick Dinner Delight

Experience the zesty flavors of Meatballs In Lemon Sauce, a delightful dish perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Keftedes
  • 200 grams Ground Pork Substitute with additional ground beef or lamb.
  • 400 grams Lean Ground Beef Aim for lean for less fat.
  • 1 large Egg Vegan alternative: flax egg.
  • 100 grams Crustless Bread Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version.
  • 125 ml White Wine Substitute with milk or vegetable broth.
  • 100 grams Minced Onion Can use shallots or green onions.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Use garlic powder if fresh isn’t available.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin Omit if not preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley Fresh parsley delivers a brighter flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Pepper Freshly cracked is preferable.
For the Creamy Lemon Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Vegan alternatives include olive oil.
  • 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 cups Hot Water or Stock Any broth works.
  • 8-10 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adjust based on preference.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • pan
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Soak the crustless bread in white wine for about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix the soaked bread with ground pork, ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs weighing around 65-70 grams and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Sear the meatballs in a skillet for about 4 minutes on each side until browned.
  5. Melt butter in another pan, add flour, and whisk in hot water or stock and lemon juice to create a sauce.
  6. Add meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
  7. Serve over rice or alongside roasted potatoes, garnished with pepper and oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste test the sauce and adjust seasoning as necessary. Don't overcrowd the pan during cooking for best results.

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