Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, finely grated onion, uncooked Arborio rice, chopped parsley, dill, egg, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are just combined.
- Using your hands, form the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, placing them on a parchment-lined tray. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
- In a wide, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, pour in chicken broth and add olive oil. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully add the chilled meatballs to the simmering broth, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the meatballs simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth. Gradually add hot broth from the pot while whisking continuously.
- Return the tempered egg-lemon mixture to the pot with the meatballs, stirring gently. Heat on very low for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the meatballs warm in shallow bowls, drizzling them with the lemon sauce and garnish with additional chopped dill or lemon wedges as desired.
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Notes
These meatballs are freezer-friendly. Prepare a batch ahead for those busy nights.
