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Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for a Cozy Feast

This recipe for Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce combines tender meatballs with a silky lemon sauce, delivering a warm Mediterranean embrace perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for lighter option
  • 1 medium Grated Onion use yellow or sweet onion for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice uncooked; do not use cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or fresh mint for a different twist
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Dill or thyme for a more savory essence
  • 1 large Egg for vegan option, use a flax egg
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano for authentic flavor
For the Sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth opt for low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil butter works as a substitute
  • 2 large Eggs for avgolemono sauce
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed from about 2 lemons

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Wide pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the meatball mixture by combining ground beef, grated onion, uncooked arborio rice, fresh parsley, fresh dill, one egg, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Simmer chicken broth and olive oil in a pot, then add the meatballs and cook for 30 minutes until they reach 160°F.
  4. Whisk eggs with lemon juice in a bowl and temper the mixture using hot broth before adding it back to the pot.
  5. Stir the avgolemono sauce into the pot and let it thicken for about 3-5 minutes over very low heat.
  6. Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with dill or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure you're using uncooked arborio rice. Temper the egg-lemon mixture with hot broth to avoid curdling. Don't overcrowd the pot for even cooking.

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