Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of The Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce (Youvarlakia Avgolemono). This delightful dish is a perfect blend of tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a zesty lemon-egg sauce, offering a comforting meal that’s ideal for family dinners, special occasions, or cozy nights at home. With Mediterranean herbs and spices enhancing every bite, this recipe combines ease of preparation with incredible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely grated)
- 1/4 cup arborio rice (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, rice, parsley, dill, egg, oregano, and seasonings. Mix gently until blended.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth and olive oil to a simmer over medium heat. Carefully add the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- To make the lemon sauce, whisk eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Gradually mix in hot broth from the pot while whisking continuously. Return this mixture to the pot and stir gently until slightly thickened.
- Serve warm with extra herbs or lemon wedges as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg