POACHED MEATBALLS IN LEMON SAUCE

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I discovered this among my collection of Southern recipes, and when I fixed these meatballs for my husband, there wasn't one left! The lemon sauce gives a nice tang to the taste buds.-Taj Renee Brown, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 pound ground beef
2-1/4 cups water, divided
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 large egg yolks
Cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, salt and lemon zest. Add ground beef; mix well. Shape into 12 meatballs, about 1-1/2 in. in diameter; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil; add bouillon and stir to dissolve. Gently drop meatballs into broth. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are no longer pink; remove to a warm bowl. , Combine cornstarch and remaining water; stir into broth. Add lemon juice; cook and stir until thickened. Stir a small amount of broth into egg yolks; blend well. Return to saucepan and heat through. Serve sauce over meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 1036mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Amanat Rajput
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed these. The lemon sauce was light and refreshing, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Caroline Markham
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I made these meatballs with a mixture of ground beef and ground pork, and they turned out great. The meatballs were moist and flavorful.


MOUHA
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These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Alamgir Hossain
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I'm a big fan of lemon, so I really enjoyed these meatballs. The lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


saiful lsam
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover meat. I made them with leftover chicken and they turned out great.


Jasmine Adel
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


GuL
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These meatballs were a hit with my family. They loved the tangy lemon sauce and the tender meatballs.


Alex Muteki
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I love the way the lemon sauce pairs with the meatballs. It's a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer.


Aiman Shah
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Liam Sorley
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The lemon sauce was subtle and not overpowering.


Nick Barry
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my liking. I think I would add some more liquid to the sauce next time.


Ali Raza Kahloon
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I added some chopped parsley to the meatballs and it really brightened up the flavor. I also served the meatballs over rice instead of pasta, and it was a delicious meal.


nombulelo ngubane
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I made these meatballs with ground turkey instead of beef, and they turned out great. The turkey meatballs were just as moist and flavorful as the beef meatballs.


Faiz Love
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These meatballs were a bit too lemony for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I would use less lemon juice next time.


Mary Ramos
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon sauce is tangy and bright, and the meatballs are savory and tender.


Artful Islam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is light and refreshing.


Ch Chandarika
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


MD.SAIDUR RAHMAN
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a big success. Everyone loved them! The lemon sauce was a perfect complement to the meatballs.


GEO News
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These meatballs were a hit! The lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.