The lemon meatballs is an easy recipe with guaranteed success! A variation of the classic meatballs in sauce, but as good as the mushroom meatballs or the ricotta meatballs, which are light and tasty. Lemon meatballs are the perfect solution to bring to the table when you have little time and unexpected guests. It is a delicious dish made of mixed minced meat, eggs, parmesan, and breadcrumbs. They are quick, fragrant, and tender, here is my step-by-step recipe complete with video.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 60.58 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 4.96 (g) of which sugars 0.58 (g)
- Proteins 23.02 (g)
- Fat 9.58 (g) of which saturated 1.62 (g)of which unsaturated 1.14 (g)
- Fibers 0.30 (g)
- Sodium 823.41 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.3 lbs ground veal (and pork)
- 1 egg
- 0.3 cups parmesan
- 0.3 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp salt
- as needed milk
- 1 lemon juice (large)
How to Make Lemon Meatballs
In a large bowl, place the minced meat, egg, salt, grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, and milk. Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are combined.
Then take a handful of meat and form small meatballs by rolling them with your hands.
Next, roll them in flour, then place the meatballs in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil, browning them for a few minutes and turning them often to prevent burning.
Deglaze with wine and let it evaporate.
Shortly before the end of cooking, squeeze a lemon and pour the juice into the pan.
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Serve with chopped parsley.
Storing Lemon Meatballs
Lemon meatballs store well for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator if tightly sealed in an airtight container. Alternatively, they can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I replace lemon with orange?
The answer is simply yes, because it is still a citrus fruit that pairs well with the mixed veal and pork.
