Best Lamb Meatballs And Vegetables In Lemon Sauce Recipes

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GREEK LAMB MEATBALLS IN LEMON SAUCE



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Great lamb meatballs with an excellent lemon sauce.

Provided by Kerri

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 144.2 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 767.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

LAMB MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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These baked, ground lamb meatballs are a quite flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup milk
1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
1 egg, beaten
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; oil lightly.
  • Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl. Soak bread crumbs until milk is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine bread crumb mixture, lamb, egg, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, rosemary, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  • Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook meatballs in the preheated oven until they are slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Combine meatballs, tomato sauce, chicken stock, fresh mint, and red pepper flakes in a large sauce pan over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 153.8 mg, Fat 43.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 2322.9 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

LAMB MEATBALLS AND VEGETABLES IN LEMON SAUCE



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These meatballs are delish; serve with rice and a nice n' fresh salad of tomatoes and cucmber with an olive oil/lemon dressing. From Canadian Living Magazine 2002

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 carrots
2 celery ribs
2 potatoes
1 leeks or 1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 onion, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lean ground lamb
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for rolling meatballs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for browning meatballs
2 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup cooking liquid from vegetables or 1/2 cup chicken broth
parsley or dill sprigs, to garnish

Steps:

  • Cut carrots and celery into 1/2-inch thick slices. Peel and cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes.
  • Place in wide saucepan along with leek/onion, salt and water; bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in bowl, lightly beat egg; mix in bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add ground lamb and mix well. Form into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Spread flour on plate; roll each ball in flour.
  • In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meatballs.
  • Add meatballs to vegetables; simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon when cooked through.
  • Meanwhile - in bowl, whisk eggs with lemon juice; whisk in the cooking liquid. Pour back into saucepan; cook, stirring constantly and being careful not to boil, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 3 minutes.
  • To serve plate meatballs and vegetables, pour sauce over meatballs and serve with rice and perhaps a salad. Garnish with parsley or dill.

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