Description
Keftedes in Lemon Sauce are a delightful twist on traditional Greek meatballs, combining the rich flavors of ground beef with aromatic herbs and a zesty lemon sauce. These tender meatballs are enveloped in a creamy, tangy sauce that elevates their taste, making them perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to be served as an appetizer or main dish, Keftedes in Lemon Sauce will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Whether enjoyed over rice or alongside a refreshing salad, this dish is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams ground beef
- 400 grams lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 100 grams crustless bread
- 125 ml white grape juice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups hot water or stock (vegetable, beef, or chicken)
- Juice of 8–10 lemons
- 100 grams onion (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, bread, grape juice, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and stir in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in hot water or stock until smooth; add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Return meatballs to the pan with sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg