Meatballs in Lemon Sauce
Tender pork and beef meatballs simmered in a buttery lemon sauce—rich, tangy, and perfectly balanced for a cozy meal that brightens the table.
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- Olive oil
- 200 g 7 oz ground pork
- 400 g 14 oz lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 100 g 3.5 oz crustless bread
- 125 ml ½ cup white wine
- 100 g ½ cup minced onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano plus extra for serving
- 2 tsp dried parsley or fresh minced
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
For the Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 500 ml hot water or vegetable/chicken/beef stock
- 8 –10 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Tear the bread into small pieces and soak it in white wine until soft.
- Combine pork, beef, egg, parsley, oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add the soaked bread and mix until uniform.
- Shape into 15 oval meatballs and refrigerate for an hour to firm up.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs for about 4 minutes per side until browned.
- In another pan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook until sandy and slightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in hot stock, then add lemon juice and season to taste.
- Add the meatballs, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of oregano, fresh pepper, and a drizzle of lemon juice.