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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Savory Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for Cozy Nights

Delight in these tender Greek meatballs in lemon sauce, a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights.
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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: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef The primary protein source
  • 1 medium Onion Finely grated
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice Rinsed to remove excess starch
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can be substituted with mint or thyme
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Classic Mediterranean herb
  • 1 large Egg For binding
  • 1 tsp Oregano Dried oregano recommended
  • 1 tsp Salt For seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper For seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Homemade or low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Adds richness
  • 2 large Eggs For Avgolemono sauce
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for tang

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Parchment-lined tray
  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture by combining ground beef, onion, arborio rice, parsley, dill, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Form the Meatballs into golf ball-sized portions and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Simmer the Meatballs in chicken broth and olive oil over medium heat for approximately 30 minutes.
  4. Make the Avgolemono Sauce by whisking together eggs and lemon juice, then temper with hot broth.
  5. Incorporate the tempered sauce into the pot with meatballs and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh dill or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix meatball ingredients and chill before cooking to retain shape.

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