*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                      Greek Meatballs With Lemon Sauce
 
 Recipe By     : Lisa A Neilson <lneilson@UOGUELPH.CA>
 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.
 
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