Lemony Greek Meatballs Recipe

Name: Lemony Greek Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 small red onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 2 t dried); 3/4 lb ground lamb; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best); vegetable cooking spray; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small red onion
3 garlic cloves
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 2 t dried)
3/4 lb ground lamb
1/2 lb ground beef
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
vegetable cooking spray
salt and pepper

1
Finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic.
2
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with vegetable oil spray.
3
Heat oil in a small skillet to medium-high. Saute onion and garlic for about 3 minutes or until onion is translucent.
4
In a large bowl blend egg and milk. Add breadcrumbs, 2T parsley, and oregano and mix well. Add half of the sauteed onion mixture, the lamb, and the beef to the bowl; season with salt and pepper and mix well.
5
Form the mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and put them on the prepared pan. Spray the tops of the meatballs with vegetable oil spray. Bake meatballs at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
6
While meatballs are baking, add the wine to the skillet with the remaining onion mixture and bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add lemon juice and remaining 2T parsley and cook an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Place the cooked meatballs in a shallow bowl and pour the wine mixture over them. Toss gently to coat well. Serve immediately.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 small red onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Lemony Greek Meatballs 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.

Lemony Greek Meatballs

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