Meatballs in Lemon Sauce: Juicy Recipe for a Fresh Twist
A delightful recipe for meatballs dressed in a tangy lemon sauce, perfect for a refreshing meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking tray.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Bring to a simmer and mix in cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the pot and coat them in the lemon sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Pair with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for desired tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Meatballs In Lemon Sauce, Lemon Meatballs, Juicy Meatballs Recipe