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Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce You'll Crave Daily

Discover the juiciest Greek meatballs in lemon sauce that promise comfort and Mediterranean flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or turkey/chicken for lighter version
  • 1 medium Grated Onion yellow or sweet onions preferred
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice uncooked and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or mint
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill or thyme for substitute
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the Avgolemono Sauce
  • 2 large Eggs for sauce
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment-lined Baking Sheet
  • Wide Pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, arborio rice, chopped parsley, dill, one egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well-combined and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  2. Scoop and shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. In a wide pot, heat chicken broth and olive oil over medium heat until simmering. Add meatballs carefully and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  4. While the meatballs are cooking, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Temper the egg mixture by adding hot broth while whisking constantly.
  5. Once tempered, slowly pour the egg mixture back into the pot and stir gently to thicken the sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with crusty bread or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture and ensure the rice is rinsed beforehand.

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