Meatballs With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef or turkey; 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 c. boiling water; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 1 egg yolk, beaten

Servings: persons

1
Combine first 4 ingredients.
2
Shape into 12 (1 1/2-inch) balls.
3
Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water; reduce heat. Add meatballs to bouillon.
4
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
5
Remove meatballs and keep warm.
6
Add lemon juice to bouillon.
7
Dissolve cornstarch in cold water.
8
Gradually stir into bouillon.
9
Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
10
Remove from heat. Add yolk to bouillon mixture, stirring constantly.
11
Pour sauce over meatballs and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef or turkey, 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs, 1 egg, beaten, 1 tsp. grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatballs With Lemon Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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