Veal And Ham Meatballs With Lemon Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 lb veal, boneless, skinless, tendon-free
• 1 slice ham
• 1 whole egg
• Flour, for dusting
• 2-3 slices onion
• Parsley
• Celery
• Carrot
• Butter
• Salt and pepper
• Spices
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tbsp flour
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 hard-boiled egg (optional)

Method

1. 1 Chop the veal and ham together. Season with salt, pepper, and spices, then mix in the whole egg.
2. 2 With moistened hands, form the meat mixture into a large ball. Roll it lightly in flour.
3. 3 Finely chop the onion, parsley, celery, and carrot. Sauté in butter until browned.
4. 4 Place the meatball in the pan with the vegetables. Brown well on all sides.
5. 5 Dissolve 1/2 tbsp flour in 1/2 cup water. Pour into the pan, cover, and simmer on low heat until cooked through, avoiding burning.
6. 6 Serve with the gravy, squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top before plating.