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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce

Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce for a Cozy Mediterranean Feast

A delightful recipe for Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, embracing comforting Mediterranean flavors.
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: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter twist
  • 1 Onion (finely grated)
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice (uncooked) rinse before adding
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) or substitute with mint or thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (chopped)
  • 1 Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice about

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • pot
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, finely grated onion, uncooked arborio rice, chopped parsley, and dill. Crack in an egg and season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Mix gently until well incorporated.
  2. Form golf ball-sized meatballs and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to help them hold their shape.
  3. In a wide pot, heat chicken broth and olive oil until it reaches a gentle simmer. Carefully add the chilled meatballs and cover the pot, cooking on low for about 30 minutes.
  4. While the meatballs are simmering, whisk together eggs and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Gradually mix in hot broth to temper the mixture.
  5. Return the tempered mixture to the pot with the meatballs, stirring gently over low heat to thicken the sauce.
  6. Ladle the meatballs into bowls, garnishing with fresh dill or a lemon wedge. Serve warm with crusty bread or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture and chill the meatballs before cooking to enhance flavor and texture.

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