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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for Cozy Comfort Food

Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture of Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, a comforting dish perfect for any dinner occasion.
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
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Grated Onion
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 large Egg important binder
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 large Lemons juiced
  • 2 large Additional Eggs tempered to prevent curdling

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, arborio rice, chopped parsley, dill, one egg, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Bring chicken broth and olive oil to a gentle simmer. Add the chilled meatballs, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Whisk together eggs and lemon juice, then temper with hot broth before stirring into the meatball pot.
  5. Stir gently and heat until the sauce thickens slightly without boiling.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with additional dill or lemon wedges, alongside crusty bread or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture and ensure to chill the meatballs before cooking to maintain their shape.

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