Description

These Greek Keftedes in Lemon Sauce are soft, juicy meatballs made from beef simmered in a buttery lemon sauce with herbs. A traditional Greek comfort dish full of Mediterranean flavor — perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

Meatballs:

Olive oil

400g lean ground beef

1 egg

100g crustless bread

100g minced onion

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

Sauce:

4 tbsp butter

4 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups hot stock or water

8–10 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Soak bread in broth. Combine with meat, herbs, and seasoning.

Shape into 15 meatballs and chill 1 hour.

Sear meatballs in olive oil. Set aside.

Make sauce by whisking butter and flour, then adding hot liquid and lemon.

Add meatballs, cover, and simmer 20 mins.

Adjust seasoning and lemon to taste. Serve with oregano and black pepper.

Notes

Start with 6–8 tbsp lemon juice and adjust to taste.

Don’t stir meatballs too soon when browning — let them form a crust.

Refrigerating helps the meatballs keep their shape.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main course