"The most light and luscious Lemon Meatballs you will ever eat! Flavored with lemon zest, fresh parsley, garlic, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, the meatballs are then cooked along with onions and lemon juice to create a mouthwatering caramelized onion sauce. Simonetta's Lemon Meatballs will become one of your family's favorite dishes!!!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 Tbsps olive oil, divided
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1 lb ground beef
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1 large egg
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1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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2 Tbsps fresh parsley, finely chopped
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3 small or 2 large garlic cloves, minced
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1 large or 2 small lemon, zested and juiced (optional: additional lemon wedges for serving)
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2 medium or large yellow onion, sliced ¼-inch vertically
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salt
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ground black pepper