Savory Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for a Comforting Dinner Delight
Enjoy these savory meatballs in a delightful lemon sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the broth mixture over the meatballs in the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot over your favorite pasta or rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like parsley or thyme to the meatball mixture.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Savory Meatballs, Lemon Sauce, Comforting Dinner