Meatballs with Lemon

Name: Meatballs with Lemon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: Ground beef 0.9 lb; Sausage 0.55 lb; Eggs 2; Lemon juice 4.7 tbsp; Lemon peel 1; Breadcrumbs 0.3 cup; Butter 0.7 tbsp; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp; White wine 0.7 glass; Type 00 flour to taste; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Lemon peel 1; Parsley minced to taste

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: 18 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Lemon meatballs are a tasty and aromatic second course, ideal for those seeking an original alternative to classic meatballs. The combination of ground beef and sausage is enriched by the lively citrus fragrance of lemon. By following the recipe steps, you'll get soft and flavorful meatballs, accompanied by an irresistible cooking sauce. They are perfect for a family lunch or a dinner with friends when you want to impress with a seemingly classic dish with intense flavors. If you love meatballs and are looking for a new version, lemon meatballs will soon become one of your favorite recipes.

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INGREDIENTS

Ground beef 0.9 lb (400 g)

Sausage 0.55 lb (250 g)

Eggs 2

Lemon juice 4.7 tbsp (70 g)

Lemon peel 1

Breadcrumbs 0.3 cup (45 g)

Butter 0.7 tbsp (10 g)

Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (30 g)

White wine 0.7 glass (170 g)

Type 00 flour to taste

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

To complete: Lemon peel 1; Parsley to taste - minced

Preparation

How to prepare Meatballs with Lemon

To prepare lemon meatballs, first remove the sausage from the casing 1 and place it in a bowl along with the ground beef. Add the lemon zest 2 and the eggs 3.

Season with salt and pepper 4, then add the breadcrumbs 5. Mix until you have a homogeneous mixture. Shape the meatballs 6.

Roll them in flour 7. In a pan, add the butter and pour in the oil 8. Once the butter is melted, brown the meatballs over high heat 9 until evenly golden.

Deglaze with white wine 10 and let all the alcohol evaporate. Season with salt and pepper 11, then pour in the lemon juice 12.

Cover with a lid 13 and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon zest 14. Continue cooking to reduce the cooking sauce a bit. Your lemon meatballs are ready to be served 15.

Storage

Lemon meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator in a closed container for 2 days. It is possible to freeze the meatballs before cooking: arrange them on a tray and place them in the freezer to solidify, then transfer them to food bags. In this way, they can be stored for 2 months.

Advice

For a lighter version, replace the ground beef and sausage mix with chicken and turkey. For a fragrant touch, you can add fresh herbs such as mint, basil, or chives. If you love stronger flavors, you can add grated cheese to the mixture.

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