Greek Meatballs With Artichokes And Lemon Sauce

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This was a childhood favorite of mine. My dad used to cook this for me, and served it over egg noodles.

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Steps

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Drain artichokes and reserve marinade.

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Slice lemon.

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In a large skillet , warm 1 tbsp reserved marinade over medium heat.

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Saute onion in marinade.

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In a large bowl , beat egg whites lightly with fork.

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Add onions , breadcrumbs , milk , salt , pepper , oregano , eggs , mint and ground beef.

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Mix well.

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Shape into meatballs.

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Roll each meatball in flour.

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In a large skillet , over medium heat , saute meatballs in the remaining artichoke marinade.

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Remove meatballs as they brown.

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Add water and bouillon cubes to skillet.

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Mash bouillon cubes into water.

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Stir until smooth and thick.

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Stir in lemon juice and lemon slices.

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Return meatballs to pan.

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Cover and cook over low heat about 10 minutes.

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Add artichoke hearts.

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Cook 2 more minutes.

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Remove meatballs and artichokes to serving platter , leaving sauce in pan.

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Beat egg yolks.

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Stir 1 tbsp sauce in pan into yolks and combine with remaining sauce.

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Serve over meatballs.

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Ingredients

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marinated artichoke hearts, onion, eggs, seasoned dry bread crumb, milk, salt and pepper, oregano, dried mint, lean ground beef, all-purpose flour, water, beef bouillon cubes, fresh lemon juice, lemon