Youvarlakia (egg-lemon with meatballs)

• Ingredients
  
• 1/2 lb. ground lamb (or veal or beef)
  
• 1/2 cup of rice
  
• 1 onion
  
• 2 Tbsp. minced parsely, 1 Tbsp. crushed mint
  
• 1 egg
  
• butter
  
• 1 can of beef consume or bullion
  
• salt to taste, pinch of pepper
  
• Egg-Lemon Sauce
  

• Directions
  
• Beat egg.
  
• Chop onion.
  
• Combine ground meat, egg, onion, mint and a pinch of salt and knead well.
  
• Roll mixture into round balls the size of walnuts.
  
• Roll balls in the minced parsley.
  
• In a deep pot, melt 4 Tbsp. of butter and arrange meatballs in rows at bottom of pot.
  
• Brown on all sides.
  
• Add bullion, 2 cups of water and another 2 Tbsp. of butter.
  
• Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 35-40 minutes.
  
• Remove from heat and add Egg-Lemon Sauce.
  
• Return to stove on low heat until served.