Description
Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce are a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Greece to your table. These juicy meatballs, seasoned with fresh herbs and enveloped in a tangy lemon sauce, offer a taste experience that’s both comforting and refreshing. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and always impresses. Serve them as an appetizer or over pasta for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake meatballs for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk chicken broth, lemon juice, and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the sauce and soak for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For richer flavor, substitute ground beef with lamb. - Add crumbled feta cheese to the meat mixture for creaminess. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.