Description
This Greek meatballs in lemon sauce recipe makes the softest, juiciest keftedes simmered in a rich, citrusy lemon sauce. Perfect for Mediterranean dinners, meal prep, or family gatherings. Keywords: Greek meatballs, keftedes, lemon sauce, Mediterranean meatballs, juicy meatballs recipe.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Shape into small meatballs, about the size of a walnut.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides without fully cooking them through.
4. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch until smooth.
5. Pour the lemon sauce into the skillet with the browned meatballs.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
7. Serve hot with extra lemon zest or chopped parsley, and enjoy.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for best juiciness.
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep the texture soft.
You can substitute turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg