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Meatballs In Lemon Sauce

Savory Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for a Bright Dinner Twist

Delightful Meatballs in Lemon Sauce offer a quick 30-minute dinner option with cozy Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can use vegetable oil as a substitute
  • 200 grams Ground Pork provides flavor and moisture
  • 400 grams Lean Ground Beef the base of the meatballs
  • 1 large Egg ensure it is at room temperature
  • 100 grams Crustless Bread helps retain moisture and texture
  • 125 ml White Wine substitute with milk for a non-alcoholic version
  • 100 grams Minced Onion adds depth of flavor
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic for aromatic flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin enhances flavor with earthiness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano brings classic Mediterranean flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley adds freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt essential for seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Pepper for spice
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter key fat for creaminess
  • 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour as a substitute
  • 2 cups Hot Water or Stock the base liquid for the sauce
  • 8-10 tablespoons Lemon Juice provides tartness and brightness

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • plate
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the Crustless Bread in white wine for about 5 minutes, then crumble and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, lean ground beef, crumbled soaked bread, and egg. Add minced onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into 15 oval-shaped meatballs and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.
  5. Transfer meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  6. In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Gradually add hot water or stock and lemon juice, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
  8. Add seared meatballs back to the skillet, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  9. Taste the sauce, adjusting salt and lemon juice as needed. Serve warm garnished with more lemon juice and oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill the meatballs to help them hold shape while frying; adjust lemon juice gradually in the sauce for best flavor.

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