lamb meatballs in a lemon honey sauce

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

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

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lamb meatballs in a lemon honey sauce

  • MEATBALLS
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 lg
    onion diced
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 c
    matzo meal
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    parsley finely chopped
  • 1 lb
    each ground lamb and ground beef
  • SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    each olive oil lemon juice and honey
  • 1/2 tsp
    each salt and turmeric
  • 4 lg
    egg yolks

How To Make lamb meatballs in a lemon honey sauce

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3
    Preheat oven 400 degrees. line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place meatballs on sheet and bake about 40 minutes.
  • 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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