Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Keftedes In Lemon Sauce, a traditional Greek dish that brings together savory meatballs made from a blend of pork and beef, perfectly complemented by a zesty lemon sauce. These tender and juicy meatballs are infused with garlic and oregano, creating an irresistible taste that will delight your family and impress guests at any gathering. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve them over rice, on a fresh salad, or with warm pita bread for a versatile meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams ground pork
- 400 grams lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 100 grams crustless bread
- 8–10 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups hot water or stock
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, minced onion, garlic, egg, crustless bread, white wine, cumin, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter and stir in flour until golden brown. Gradually add hot water or stock while whisking until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Add browned meatballs back into the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (210g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg