Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of The Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, a comforting dish that encapsulates the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely grated)
- 1/4 cup arborio rice (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, rice, parsley, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
- In a large pot over low heat, simmer chicken broth with olive oil. Carefully add the chilled meatballs and cook covered for about 30 minutes.
- For the lemon sauce, whisk together eggs and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Temper with hot broth by slowly adding it while whisking.
- Stir the tempered mixture back into the pot with meatballs and gently heat until slightly thickened.
- Serve warm with additional dill or lemon wedges as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg