Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce
A delightful and flavorful recipe for Greek meatballs infused with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Brown the Meatballs: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs, cooking until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Create the Lemon Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together chicken broth, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour this mixture over the browned meatballs in the skillet.
- Simmer to Perfection: Bring the skillet to a gentle simmer and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the meatballs hot, either with a fresh salad or atop a bed of warm rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding mint to the meat mixture or pairing with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg