Description
A delightful dish bringing the taste of the Mediterranean, featuring flavorful meatballs with a refreshing lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and the juice and zest of one lemon. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs warm, drizzled with extra lemon sauce if desired.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg