Carolyn's Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Delight your taste buds with Carolyn's Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, a dish that combines tender, flavor-packed meatballs with a bright and tangy citrus-infused sauce. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, these juicy meatballs are enriched with Parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon zest for a subtle zing. The luscious lemon sauce, thickened with a buttery roux and accented by chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, brings a refreshing and elevated twist to a classic comfort food. Perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread, this recipe is a versatile and crowd-pleasing addition to any dinner table. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 250 grams ground pork
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 60 milliliters milk
• 1 large egg
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 15 grams fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 120 milliliters lemon juice
• 500 milliliters chicken broth
• 30 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated but do not overmix.

Step 2

Form the meat mixture into small, golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a tray or plate. You should have about 20-25 meatballs.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly for about 1 minute to create a roux.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the meatballs warm, spooned over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1743.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3157.1

Total Fat 223.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 892.8mg	0%
Sodium 6097.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 196.9g	0%

Vitamin D 81.0IU	0%
Calcium 809.0mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 2103.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.4%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 13.1%