LAMB MEATBALLS AND VEGETABLES IN LEMON SAUCE

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These meatballs are delish; serve with rice and a nice n' fresh salad of tomatoes and cucmber with an olive oil/lemon dressing. From Canadian Living Magazine 2002

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 carrots
2 celery ribs
2 potatoes
1 leeks or 1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 onion, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lean ground lamb
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for rolling meatballs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for browning meatballs
2 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup cooking liquid from vegetables or 1/2 cup chicken broth
parsley or dill sprigs, to garnish

Steps:

  • Cut carrots and celery into 1/2-inch thick slices. Peel and cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes.
  • Place in wide saucepan along with leek/onion, salt and water; bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in bowl, lightly beat egg; mix in bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add ground lamb and mix well. Form into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Spread flour on plate; roll each ball in flour.
  • In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meatballs.
  • Add meatballs to vegetables; simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon when cooked through.
  • Meanwhile - in bowl, whisk eggs with lemon juice; whisk in the cooking liquid. Pour back into saucepan; cook, stirring constantly and being careful not to boil, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 3 minutes.
  • To serve plate meatballs and vegetables, pour sauce over meatballs and serve with rice and perhaps a salad. Garnish with parsley or dill.

b games
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The lemon sauce was also delicious. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.


Vincent Moreno
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The meatballs were a hit, and the lemon sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.


madison sohpie
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The meatballs were so flavorful and the lemon sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a feast.


kuraskite
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I love serving it over pasta or rice.


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This dish was easy to make and turned out really well. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and bright. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Joel Kassanga
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was light and refreshing. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Afri cartel
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the meatballs turned out great. The lemon sauce was also very good. I served it over pasta and it was a hit.


Mike Belive
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and bright. I served it with rice and roasted vegetables.


Miley Church
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The meatballs were still very good, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Muhammad Riyab
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I always serve it with roasted vegetables.


Alex sohail
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The lemon sauce was also delicious. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.


Roshan Bhandari
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. The meatballs were a hit, and the lemon sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Adeleye Darasimi
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The meatballs were so flavorful and the lemon sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a feast.


nathan judson
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I love serving it over pasta or rice.


Bial Bite
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This dish was easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and bright. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Dipesh Karki
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I was pleasantly surprised. The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was light and refreshing. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Josiah Gunter nemeyer
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These lamb meatballs were incredibly succulent and flavorful. The lemon sauce was the perfect complement, adding a brightness that cut through the richness of the meat. I will definitely be making this dish again!


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