Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greece with The Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce (Youvarlakia Avgolemono). This comforting dish features tender beef meatballs infused with fresh herbs, simmered to perfection in a creamy lemon-egg sauce. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, these meatballs pair beautifully with rice, crusty bread, or a fresh salad. Easy to make and perfect for meal prep, they are sure to become a favorite in your home. Enjoy a taste of Mediterranean comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1/4 cup uncooked arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, rice, parsley, dill, one egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- In a pot, heat chicken broth and olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
- Whisk together two eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Gradually mix in hot broth to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the pot with meatballs and stir gently until the sauce thickens slightly without boiling.
- Serve warm with fresh dill or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg