Name: Polpette al Limone Meatballs with Lemon
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Person(s)
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 6, pieces ,Talluto's 3 oz. fully-cooked Meatballs; 1, quart ,Beef Stock; 3, tbsp. ,Lemon Juice; 1, tbsp. ,Lemon Zest; 3, Bay ,Leaves; 1, tsp. ,Salt; 1/2, tsp. ,Black Pepper; 1/2, tsp. ,Sugar; 1 1/2, Ttbsp. ,salted butter; 1, heaping Tbsp. ,all purpose flour; 1, tsp ,freshly chopped Italian parsley

Easy

Here is an alternative way to prepare our meatballs if you're looking for a change from tomato sauce. Try substituting the mini soup-size meatballs, if you'd like to serve this as an appetizer for a party!

Prep

5m

Cook

20m

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Meatballs

Ingredients

For 6 Person(s)

What you'll need:

6 pieces Talluto's 3 oz. fully-cooked Meatballs
1 quart Beef Stock
3 tbsp. Lemon Juice
1 tbsp. Lemon Zest
3 Bay Leaves
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Sugar
1 1/2 Ttbsp. salted butter
1 heaping Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 tsp freshly chopped Italian parsley

Polpette al Limone Meatballs with Lemon Directions

Melt the butter in a medium-sized stock pot.
When the butter is melted, whisk the tablespoon of flour until a paste or roux is formed.
Allow the flour/butter mixture to bubble slightly over medium heat.
Gradually add the beef stock to the pot while continuously whisking the liquid until all of the ingredients are well incorporated and the stock begins to thicken slightly.
Begin adding the lemon juice to the stock. You may adjust the amount to your preference.
Add the lemon zest, and bay leaves to the stock.
Season the stock with salt, black pepper, & sugar.
Add the meatballs to the stock and allow the liquid to return to a boil.
Cover and allow the meatballs to slowly simmer for 10-20 minutes before serving.
Garnish with lemon slices and some freshly chopped parsley.
Enjoy!