Meat Balls And Vegetables In Lemon - One Pot

Name: Meat Balls And Vegetables In Lemon - One Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Sauce; 1/4 cup Olive Oil; 4 leeks - white part cut length-wise.; 1 Red Pepper - cut into cubes; 1 Chilli Pepper - Cut into cubes.; 1 Onion - cut into cubes.; 3 Garlic cloves - crushed; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tbsp Hot Paprika; 1 small can Tomato paste; 1 - 2 cups water; Juice of 1 lemon, and the peal of half a squeezed lemon.; 300 Gr. Frozen small Peas; 300 Gr. Frozen French Green Beans; 300 Gr. frozen Artichoke Hearts - quartered.; Salt, Pepper; For the Meat Balls; 500 Gr. Ground Beef; 2 Onion Grated in a food processor; 2 Egg Yolks; 4 tbsp Bread Crumbs; Parsley, Cilantro - Chopped; Cumin, Salt, Pepper

Servings: persons

For the Sauce
1/4 cup Olive Oil
4 leeks - white part cut length-wise.
1 Red Pepper - cut into cubes
1 Chilli Pepper - Cut into cubes.
1 Onion - cut into cubes.
3 Garlic cloves - crushed
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Hot Paprika
1 small can Tomato paste
1 - 2 cups water
Juice of 1 lemon, and the peal of half a squeezed lemon.
300 Gr. Frozen small Peas
300 Gr. Frozen French Green Beans
300 Gr. frozen Artichoke Hearts - quartered.
Salt, Pepper
For the Meat Balls
500 Gr. Ground Beef
2 Onion Grated in a food processor
2 Egg Yolks
4 tbsp Bread Crumbs
Parsley, Cilantro - Chopped
Cumin, Salt, Pepper

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Sauce and Vegetables
2
In a heavy skillet heat up oil then add Leeks, Red Peppers, Chilli and Onion, stir fry until soft (about 10 min).
3
In a small bowl mix Paprika, Hot Paprika and garlic. Add a little olive oil to make paste,
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Add to the vegetables in the skillet.
5
To the skillet add Peas, Green Beans and Artichoke, add Tomato paste, water, salt pepper, Lemon Juice, stirring all the time, until vegetables are a little soft and the sauce is integrated.
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For the Meat Balls
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Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well, using clean hands, making sure all is mixed.
8
Form small balls (smaller then ping pong).
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Place Meat balls in sauce, moving them around carefully as to not break them and making more room, for additional balls to come in.
10
Add peal of half a lemon, try and push some of it in the sauce.
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Bring to a boil, lower flame, cover the
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skillet and cook for 30-40 minutes.
13
Best served over rice.

787

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Sauce, 1/4 cup Olive Oil, 4 leeks - white part cut length-wise., 1 Red Pepper - cut into cubes, and more.

Yes, Meat Balls And Vegetables In Lemon - One Pot falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!