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Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for Cozy Evenings

Juiciest Greek meatballs in lemon sauce combine tender meatballs with a tangy broth, perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Main protein source
  • 1 small Onion (finely grated) Ensure it’s finely grated for even mixing
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice (uncooked) Rinse to remove excess starch
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Can substitute with mint or thyme
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill (chopped) Alternatives include additional parsley or thyme
  • 1 large Egg Binds the meat mixture together
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Optional to replace with mixed Italian herbs
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Homemade is preferred
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Alternatively, use melted butter
For the Avgolemono Sauce
  • 2 large Eggs Base of the avgolemono sauce
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh juice is recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, finely grated onion, rinsed arborio rice, fresh parsley, dill, egg, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a pot, bring chicken broth and olive oil to a gently simmer. Add chilled meatballs in a single layer, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Whisk together eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Gradually add hot chicken broth to temper the eggs while whisking.
  5. Remove pot from heat and slowly stir in the egg-lemon mixture, stirring over low heat until warmed through without boiling.
  6. Ladle the warm meatballs and sauce into serving bowls, garnishing with additional chopped dill or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal. Refrigerate uncooked meatballs before cooking for best results.

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