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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Tender, juicy meatballs immersed in a luscious lemon sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground lamb for a traditional flavor.
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup uncooked arborio rice For added moisture and texture.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Can use dried herbs if fresh are unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and black pepper
For the Cooking and Sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large eggs (for the sauce)
  • 1/4 cup juice of 2 lemons About 1/4 cup.
  • to taste additional salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, grated onion, uncooked arborio rice, parsley, dill, egg, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix just until incorporated; do not overmix.
  2. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Chill them in the fridge for about 15–20 minutes.
Cooking
  1. In a wide pot, simmer chicken broth and olive oil. Once bubbling, carefully add the meatballs.
  2. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, allowing them to absorb flavor.
Making the Sauce
  1. While meatballs simmer, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Warm a bit of hot broth in another bowl before incorporating it into the egg mixture (tempering).
  2. Slowly add the tempered egg and lemon mixture back into the pot with the meatballs. Stir gently over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with extra dill or lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Do not compact the meatballs too much when shaping. Chilling them helps hold their shape during cooking. Experiment with herbs like mint for different flavors.

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