lamb meatballs in a lemon honey sauce

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beulah, MI
Updated on May 21, 2016

Yummy meatballs. Makes a lot so it's great for a party. The sauce doesn't do well when warmed up

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield many

Ingredients

  • MEATBALLS
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 pound each ground lamb and ground beef
  • SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup each olive oil lemon juice and honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and turmeric
  • 4 large egg yolks

How To Make lamb meatballs in a lemon honey sauce

  • Step 1
    For the meatballs. In a skillet add the oil and get it hot. Saute the onions and garlic until onions are translucent but not browned. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl mix together matzo meal, eggs, water , parsley and black pepper to form a paste and let sit for about 15 minutes. Mix the paste with the onions and garlic. Add the ground lamb and beef and mix well. Shape into balls.
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven 400 degrees. line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place meatballs on sheet and bake about 40 minutes.
  • Step 4
    To make the sauce use a double boiler or metal bowl over boiling water and whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, turmeric and egg yolks together. Whisk until thickened about 7 minutes. Serve over meatballs

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Ingredient: Lamb
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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