Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

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Great lamb meatballs with an excellent lemon sauce.

Submitted by Kerri
Updated on March 21, 2024
Meatballs with creamy lemon sauce and lemon wedge/mint garnish
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Meatballs:

  • ⅓ cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs

  • ⅓ cup snipped fresh mint

  • ⅓ cup snipped fresh parsley

  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pound ground lamb

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Lemon Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 dash ground black pepper

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

  1. Beat milk and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, mint, parsley, onion, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add ground lamb; mix well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat and cover; cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Simmer for 2 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice and zest.

  4. Drain meatballs and transfer them to a serving dish. Spoon the lemon sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453 Calories
31g Fat
16g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 767mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 160mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 508mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.