Zesty Greek Lamb Meatballs with Lemon Sauce
Delicious lamb meatballs packed with fresh herbs, served with a tangy lemon sauce for a delightful Greek-inspired meal ready in under an hour.
50 min
easy
4
453kcal
calories
16g
carbohydrates
31g
fat
1g
fiber
26g
protein
767mg
sodium
5g
sugar
Ingredients
330 ml milk
1 egg
330 ml dry bread crumbs
330 ml snipped fresh mint
330 ml snipped fresh parsley
60 g finely chopped onion
30 ml chopped fresh dill
1 clove garlic, minced
4 g salt
Ground black pepper to taste
450 g ground lamb
30 ml vegetable oil, or as needed
30 g butter
30 g all-purpose flour
4 g salt
Ground black pepper to taste
240 ml milk
30 ml lemon juice
5 ml lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, beat together the milk and egg. Stir in the bread crumbs, mint, parsley, onion, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the ground lamb and mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat, cover, and continue cooking until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
Step 4
Drain the meatballs and transfer them to a serving dish. Spoon the lemon sauce on top.