Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Recipe by Kerri from allrecipes.com

Dinner 50 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup snipped fresh mint
  • ⅓ cup snipped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

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

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 453
  • Carbohydrate: 16g
  • Fat: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Sugar: 5g

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