Lemony Greek Meatballs

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 small red onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 2 t dried)
• 3/4 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
• vegetable cooking spray
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 finely chop the onion. mince the garlic.
• 2 line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with vegetable oil spray.
• 3 heat oil in a small skillet to medium-high. saute onion and garlic for about 3 minutes or until onion is translucent.
• 4 in a large bowl blend egg and milk. add breadcrumbs, 2t parsley, and oregano and mix well. add half of the sauteed onion mixture, the lamb, and the beef to the bowl; season with salt and pepper and mix well.
• 5 form the mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and put them on the prepared pan. spray the tops of the meatballs with vegetable oil spray. bake meatballs at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
• 6 while meatballs are baking, add the wine to the skillet with the remaining onion mixture and bring to a boil. cook until liquid is reduced by half. add lemon juice and remaining 2t parsley and cook an additional 2 minutes. season with salt and pepper.
• 7 place the cooked meatballs in a shallow bowl and pour the wine mixture over them. toss gently to coat well. serve immediately.