Description
Tender Greek meatballs in lemon sauce are a flavorful and comforting dish. The meatballs are juicy and packed with herbs, while the lemon sauce adds a bright, tangy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes, until fully cooked.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot with rice, bread, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use lean ground meat.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor, but dried can be substituted.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 meatballs)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Greek meatballs, lemon sauce, tender meatballs, easy Greek recipe