RECIPE / GENERAL

Köttbullar i citronsky (Fredde's Special Meatballs in Lemon Sauce)

Name: Köttbullar i citronsky (Fredde's Special Meatballs in Lemon Sauce)
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 600 g Ground beef; 100 g Parmesan cheese; 1 pc Egg; 2 pc Garlic cloves; 2 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 pc Lemon; 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 30 g Butter; null for dusting Flour; 2 tsp Salt; 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

A personal take on Tuscan-style oblong meatballs, pan-fried to perfection and finished in a vibrant, zesty lemon sauce. A simple yet incredibly flavorful dish.

PREP

75 min

COOK

30 min

SERVES

PAIRING

Vermentino

INGREDIENTS

Units

4 serv

Ground beef600 g
Parmesan cheese100 g
Egg1 st
Garlic cloves2 st
Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped2 msk
Lemon1 st
Extra virgin olive oil3 msk
Butter30 g
Flour0 for dusting
Salt2 tsk
Freshly ground black pepper1 pinch

METHOD

01Peel and finely chop the garlic. Chop the parsley and grate the Parmesan cheese.
02In a bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic, parsley, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture rest for about 1 hour for the flavors to meld.
03Shape the mixture into oblong meatballs (approximately 24 pieces) and lightly roll them in flour, shaking off any excess.
04In a large frying pan, cook the meatballs in the butter and olive oil over low heat, covered, for about 30 minutes. Turn them often to ensure even browning.
05Finally, squeeze the lemon and pour the juice over the meatballs. Increase the heat. Once the sauce comes to a boil, the meatballs are ready to serve.