Lemon Meatballs

Method

1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, pork sausage (casing removed), eggs, pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix with a fork then hands until well combined.
2. Take about 55 g of the mixture and shape into meatballs.
3. In a pan, melt a generous amount of butter. Add the meatballs, cover, and cook without moving for 5 minutes until browned.
4. Turn the meatballs using two spoons. Cover and cook another 5 minutes.
5. Deglaze with lemon juice. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for another 8 minutes.
6. Remove the meatballs and keep them covered to stay warm.
7. In the same pan, add more butter and melt. Add flour and cook, stirring, until combined.
8. Add more lemon juice and hot vegetable broth, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
9. Return the meatballs to the pan, gently mix. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest.
10. Plate with additional fresh parsley and lemon slices.