Meatballs in Lemon Sauce: Best Greek Keftedes Recipe to Impress
Enjoy the delightful taste of Greek Keftedes with this easy recipe for meatballs in lemon sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or a family dinner!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking & Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 lemons, juiced
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form into meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in lemon juice and cook for an additional 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Meatballs In Lemon Sauce, Greek Keftedes