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Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce You'll Love

Experience the Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, a delicious Mediterranean dish that's comforting and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for lighter option
  • 1 small Onion (finely grated) for moisture and depth
  • 0.25 cup Arborio Rice (uncooked) rinsed beforehand
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped) can substitute with cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped) or substitute with thyme
  • 1 whole Egg acts as a binder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano for aromatic flavor
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth homemade for better flavor
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for richness
  • 2 whole Eggs (additional) for avgolemono sauce
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice about 2 lemons

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely grated onion, uncooked arborio rice (rinsed), chopped parsley, chopped dill, one egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  2. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a pot, bring chicken broth and olive oil to a gentle simmer. Carefully add the chilled meatballs and cover, cooking for about 30 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the additional eggs and lemon juice. Gradually add hot broth while whisking to temper.
  5. Return the tempered mixture to the pot, stirring gently until the sauce thickens, about 5-8 minutes. Do not boil.
  6. Serve warm with sauce, garnished with additional dill or lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Chill meatballs before cooking for best results. Store lemon sauce separately if planning to refrigerate leftovers.

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