Lemon Infused Meatballs

By the GetYourMacros team · 10 September 2026

Tender lean beef meatballs flavored with fresh lemon zest and parsley, baked until golden and juicy.

• Time 25 min
• Course Main course
• Diet Omnivore
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten, dairy, eggs

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 160 g Lean beef mince (5% fat)
• 1 Egg (60 g)
• 15 g Parmesan
• 20 g Breadcrumbs
• Fresh parsley to taste
• 1 Lemon (100 g)
• 5 ml Extra virgin olive oil

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Finely chop the fresh parsley and grate the zest of the whole lemon.
3. In a large bowl, combine the lean beef mince, egg, grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, and lemon zest.
4. Mix thoroughly by hand until the ingredients are well incorporated.
5. Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut, and place them on the prepared tray.
6. Drizzle the meatballs with the olive oil and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly browned.
7. Squeeze half of the lemon over the hot meatballs before serving for an extra fresh aroma.

Tips

• Do not overbake the meatballs or they will lose their juiciness; they are ready when the centers are no longer pink.
• Store in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in a pan with a splash of water and lemon juice.

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