Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, a delightful Mediterranean dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. These tender meatballs, made with a blend of ground beef and aromatic herbs, are simmered in a creamy lemon-egg sauce known as Avgolemono. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. Serve them alongside fresh bread or a crisp salad for a satisfying meal that will warm your heart and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1/4 cup arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, rice, parsley, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
- In a wide pot, simmer chicken broth and olive oil over low heat. Add chilled meatballs and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes until done.
- Whisk eggs and lemon juice in a separate bowl; temper with hot broth before adding back to the pot.
- Stir gently over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg