Description
Indulge in the flavors of Greece with The Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, also known as Youvarlakia Avgolemono. These tender meatballs are made from fresh ground beef, fragrant herbs, and a touch of rice for added texture. Simmered in a velvety lemon-egg sauce, this dish offers a comforting blend of tangy and savory flavors that is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Easy to make and versatile enough to pair with rice, pasta, or crusty bread, these meatballs elevate any dining experience. Enjoy a taste of Mediterranean cuisine right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely grated)
- 1/4 cup uncooked arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, rice, parsley, dill, one egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
- In a wide pot, simmer chicken broth and olive oil on low heat. Add the chilled meatballs and cover; cook for approximately 30 minutes.
- While the meatballs cook, whisk together two eggs and lemon juice in another bowl. Gradually temper with hot broth before adding back to the pot.
- Stir gently over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly; do not boil.
- Serve warm with additional herbs or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg