Greek Meatballs. Lemon and Lamb are a Marriage Made in Heaven Recipe

Name: Greek Meatballs. Lemon and Lamb are a Marriage Made in Heaven
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground lamb (if you really must) or 1 12 lbs ground beef (if you really must); 2 egg whites, keep the yolks for the sauce; 1 minced garlic clove; 2 tablespoons of minced parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 medium onion, grated or minced; ⅓ cup of uncooked rice; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups chicken stock; ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 egg yolks, plus; 1 egg; salt and pepper, if needed

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground lamb (if you really must) or 1 12 lbs ground beef (if you really must)
2 egg whites, keep the yolks for the sauce
1 minced garlic clove
2 tablespoons of minced parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium onion, grated or minced
⅓ cup of uncooked rice
1 teaspoon dried mint
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chicken stock
¼ cup lemon juice
2 egg yolks, plus
1 egg
salt and pepper, if needed

1
Form the meat mix into small balls and brown over medium heat in the oil, this will help them hold together.
2
Add 2 cups of stock to the pan and simmer uncovered for about twenty minutes.
3
Strain out the stock into a container.
4
Whisk the two egg yolks and one whole egg then, while still whisking, slowly add a quarter cup of lemon juice.
5
Then very slowly whisk in the hot stock, careful here we don't want to scramble the eggs.
6
Pour the sauce back into the pan with the meatballs and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens.
7
Check for salt.
8
Have this with rice and a few lemon wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground lamb (if you really must) or 1 12 lbs ground beef (if you really must), 2 egg whites, keep the yolks for the sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of minced parsley, and more.

Yes, Greek Meatballs. Lemon and Lamb are a Marriage Made in Heaven falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Meatballs. Lemon and Lamb are a Marriage Made in Heaven

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