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Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

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50 min

Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce


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Time

50 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

453

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Cuisine

European
Author: Victoria Buriak
Great lamb meatballs with an excellent lemon sauce.

Ingredients

  • milk: 0.33333 cup
  • egg: 1 piece
  • dry bread crumbs: 0.33333 cup
  • snipped fresh mint: 0.33333 cup
  • snipped fresh parsley: 0.33333 cup
  • onion: 0.25 cup (finely chopped)
  • fresh dill: 2 Tbsp (chopped)
  • clove garlic: 1 piece (minced)
  • salt: 0.75 tsp
  • pinch ground black pepper: 1 piece (to taste)
  • ground lamb: 1 pound
  • vegetable oil: 2 Tbsp (or as needed)
  • butter: 2 Tbsp
  • all-purpose flour: 2 Tbsp
  • salt: 0.25 tsp
  • dash ground black pepper: 1 piece
  • milk: 1 cup
  • lemon juice: 2 Tbsp
  • lemon zest: 1 tsp

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