Description
If you’re in search of a heartwarming dish that also delights the palate, Keftedes In Lemon Sauce is your answer! These Greek-inspired meatballs are tender and juicy, infused with vibrant flavors from garlic and oregano, and bathed in a zesty lemon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe has been a cherished favorite for its simplicity and rich taste. With only 15 minutes of prep time and the ability to make-ahead, these meatballs will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy them over rice or with crusty bread to savor every drop of that delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- olive oil
- 200 grams (7 ounce) ground beef
- 400 grams (14 ounce) lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) crustless bread
- 125 ml (½ cup) white grape juice
- 100 grams (½ cup) onion (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (+ extra to serve with)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley (or fresh minced)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (+ extra for the sauce)
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper (+ extra for the sauce)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (500 ml) hot water or stock (vegetable, beef, or chicken stock)
- 8–10 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, garlic, egg, soaked bread in grape juice, and spices until well mixed.
- Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a plate.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Set meatballs aside; in the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add hot water or stock and lemon juice to form the sauce.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and let simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg