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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Delicious Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce You’ll Love

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Experience the comfort of Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, or Youvarlakia Avgolemono, with tender meatballs simmered in a silky lemon sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 medium Grated Onion finely grated
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice uncooked and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill adjust to taste
  • 1 large Egg fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Cooking Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1/2 cup Lemons (Juice) freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, arborio rice, chopped parsley, dill, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined and allow to rest.
  2. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a large pot, heat chicken broth and olive oil over medium-low heat until gently simmering.
  4. Carefully add meatballs to the pot, cover, and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice, then temper with hot broth to prevent curdling.
  6. Return the tempered mixture to the pot, stirring gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with dill or lemon wedges alongside rice, bread, or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in broth for moisture. Reheat gently with added broth as needed.

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