LAMB MEATBALLS IN A LEMON HONEY SAUCE

Lamb Meatballs in a Lemon Honey Sauce image

Provided by barbara lentz

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

MEATBALLS
3 Tbsp olive oil
4 clove garlic minced
1 large onion diced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 c matzo meal
2 large eggs
1 c water
1/2 c parsley finely chopped
1 lb each ground lamb and ground beef
SAUCE
1/2 c each olive oil lemon juice and honey
1/2 tsp each salt and turmeric
4 large egg yolks

Steps:

1. For the meatballs. In a skillet add the oil and get it hot. Saute the onions and garlic until onions are translucent but not browned. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.
2. In a bowl mix together matzo meal, eggs, water , parsley and black pepper to form a paste and let sit for about 15 minutes. Mix the paste with the onions and garlic. Add the ground lamb and beef and mix well. Shape into balls.
3. Preheat oven 400 degrees. line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place meatballs on sheet and bake about 40 minutes.
4. To make the sauce use a double boiler or metal bowl over boiling water and whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, turmeric and egg yolks together. Whisk until thickened about 7 minutes. Serve over meatballs