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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Succulent Greek Meatballs in Zesty Lemon Sauce Delight

Experience the mouthwatering taste of Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, a comforting Mediterranean dish perfect for any 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: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Grated Onion finely grated
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice uncooked and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, mint can be used as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill thyme can be used as alternative
  • 1 large Egg for meatballs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 large Eggs for sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, arborio rice, parsley, dill, one egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Set the mixture aside for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Chill the meatballs in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
Cooking the Meatballs
  1. In a pot, heat chicken broth and olive oil over medium heat until simmering.
  2. Carefully add the chilled meatballs to the pot and reduce heat to low.
  3. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, until meatballs are firm and cooked.
Making the Lemon Sauce
  1. Whisk together the remaining two eggs and lemon juice in a bowl.
  2. Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture while stirring continuously.
  3. Return the tempered lemon sauce to the pot with the meatballs and stir carefully.
  4. Cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving the Dish
  1. Remove the pot from heat and serve warm, garnished with extra dill or lemon wedges.
  2. Enjoy with crusty bread or rice to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep meatballs uniform in size for even cooking. Chill before cooking to retain shape. Stir gently when combining with sauce to prevent breaking.

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