LEMON MEATBALLS

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Make and share this Lemon Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
chopped parsley (to garnish)
shredded lemon, rind of (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoon of the oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook 3-4 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and the onion mixture; mix well.
  • Form into 18 meatballs.
  • In the same skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
  • Add the meatballs and cook 15-20 minutes or until beef is no longer pink inside, turning occasionally.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, prepare spaghetti according to package directions, drain and arrange on serving platter.
  • Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • When meatballs are cooked, arrange them on top of spaghetti; add lemon juice to the skillet and stir to scrape drippings from the bottom of the pan; pour over meatballs and spaghetti.
  • Sprinkle meatballs with parsley and lemon peel in desired, and serve.

Sekamatte Hellen
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Overall, I thought these meatballs were pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender. I would definitely make them again.


Scout211th Birmingham
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have added more liquid to the sauce.


MD. Joblu Miah
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The lemon flavor was really refreshing.


Chaunequa Madison
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the tangy sauce and tender meatballs.


Balinda Hannah
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with spaghetti and the whole family loved them.


Explodea Todoroki
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and delicious.


KATLEGO MAKGOWA SA
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I made these meatballs for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best meatballs they've ever had.


Nour Al_Shami
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These meatballs were a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter sauce.


PUSPA SUBBA
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender.


Murphy 123
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


mayham
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were still dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Saad Janjua
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Gray Tilley
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I'm not usually a big fan of meatballs, but these were amazing! The lemon flavor really brightened up the dish.


Paul Almond
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I made these for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about them.


Khursheed Iqbal
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.