Description
Savory Greek meatballs bathed in a bright, zesty lemon sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Whisk together the chicken broth and lemon juice in a separate bowl, then pour this into the skillet with the meatballs.
- Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
Pair these meatballs with fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes. For storage, they can last up to 3 days in the fridge and can be frozen for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking on Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg