Greek Meatballs With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Meatballs With Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE MEATBALLS; 1 beaten egg; 1/3 cup milk; 1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1/3 cup snipped parsley; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed; 1 lb ground ham or 1 lb ground beef; 1 tablespoon shortening; FOR THE LEMON SAUCE; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dash white pepper; 1 cup milk; 2 chopped hard-cooked eggs; 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 beaten egg
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/3 cup snipped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1 lb ground ham or 1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon shortening
FOR THE LEMON SAUCE
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 cup milk
2 chopped hard-cooked eggs
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Combine egg and milk in a large bowl. Stir in bread crums, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, mint, and a dash of pepper. Add ground meat and mix well then shape into 1-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs in the shorteneing. Cover meatballs and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Drain off fat. Transfer meatballs to serving dish.
2
While meatballs are cooking make the lemon sauce. by melting the butter in a small saucepan. Blend in the flour , salt, and pepper. Add the milk and cook, stirring, until thick and bubbly. Cook 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the chooped eggs, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
3
Goes very well with a nice white rice.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE MEATBALLS, 1 beaten egg, 1/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb, and more.

Yes, Greek Meatballs With Lemon Sauce 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 With Lemon Sauce

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