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Meatballs In Lemon Sauce (Greek Keftedes)

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Delight in these Greek-style meatballs, known as Keftedes, smothered in a tangy lemon sauce. The combination of tender meatballs and zesty sauce creates a burst of Mediterranean flavors that will satisfy any craving.

Ingredients

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For The Meatballs:

  • olive oil
  • 200 grams ground pork
  • 400 grams lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 100 grams crustless bread
  • 125 ml white wine
  • 100 grams onion, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano + extra to serve
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + extra for the sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper + extra for the sauce

For The Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups hot water or stock (vegetable, beef, or chicken)
  • 8–10 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form small meatballs and set aside.
  2. Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Make the Lemon Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, add flour, then gradually whisk in hot water or stock. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Return meatballs to the pan, simmer in the sauce until cooked through.
  5. Serve: Sprinkle with oregano and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can serve these meatballs over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon sauce.
  • Feel free to customize the seasoning of the meatballs to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Greek recipe, meatballs, lemon sauce, Mediterranean flavors

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