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Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🍖 1 pound ground lamb

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 ⅓ cup milk
    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 🥚 1 egg

  • Herbs and Spices

    • ⅓ cup snipped fresh mint
    • ⅓ cup snipped fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
    • 🧂 ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper
    • 1 dash ground black pepper

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ¼ cup finely chopped onion
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Citrus

    • 🍋 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • Other

    • ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

STEPS

1

Beat milk and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, mint, parsley, onion, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add ground lamb; mix well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.

2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat and cover; cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Simmer for 2 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice and zest.

4

Drain meatballs and transfer them to a serving dish. Spoon the lemon sauce on top.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

453

Calories

  • 26
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 31
    Fats

💡 Serve with crusty bread or rice to absorb the delicious lemon sauce.Use fresh herbs for optimal flavor.If ground lamb is unavailable, you can substitute with ground beef or pork.