* Exported from MasterCook II * Greek Meatballs With Lemon Sauce Recipe By : Lisa A Neilson Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beef Greek Main Dish Sauces Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- -----Meatballs----- 2 Lb Ground Beef 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Onion 1/4 Cup Raw Regular White Rice 1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley 2 Tsp Salt 1/4 Tsp Pepper 4 Beef Boullion Cubes 2 Tbsp Butter Or Margarine -----Lemon Sauce----- 4 Eggs 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice 1/4 Tsp Salt Chopped Parsley 1. Make meatballs: In medium bowl, combine beef, onion, rice, parsley, salt and pepper with 1/4 cup cold water. Using hands, mix well to combine. 2. Shape mixture into meatballs, 1 1/4 inches in diameter. 3. In large kettle (pot), combine boullion cubes, butter, and 4 cups water; boil. 4. Drop meatballs, one by one, into boiling liquid. Return to boiling; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 50 minutes. 5. Mean while, make lemon sauce: In top of double boiler, over hot, not boiling, water, using rotary beater, beat eggs with 2 tbsp cold water until light and fluffy. 6. Remove 1/4 cup hot boullion from kettle; gradually add to egg mixture, beating constantly. 7. Gradually stir in lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. Add salt. Remove from heat; let stand over hot water 5 minutes before serving. 8. To serve: With slotted spoon, remove meatballs to serving dish. Pour sauce over them. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve the meatballs with cooked rice or mashed potatoes, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -