Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Lamb meatballs bursting with fresh herbs are served with a zesty lemon sauce for a Greek-inspired meal that's ready in under 1 hour.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 453 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 pound ground lamb
• ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup snipped fresh mint
• ⅓ cup snipped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat milk and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, mint, parsley, onion, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add ground lamb; mix well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat and cover; cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Simmer for 2 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice and zest.

Step 4

Drain meatballs and transfer them to a serving dish. Spoon the lemon sauce on top.