Description
A delightful dish combining tender Greek meatballs with a refreshing lemon-infused sauce, perfect for any gathering.
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 (for the sauce)
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, uncooked arborio rice, chopped parsley, dill, and egg. Add salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix gently.
- Shape and Chill: Scoop portions of the mixture and shape into golf ball-sized meatballs. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
- Create the Broth: In a pot, simmer the chicken broth and olive oil over low heat until warm.
- Cook the Meatballs: Add the chilled meatballs to the pot, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Whisk the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice, then temper with hot broth while whisking.
- Combine and Thicken: Stir the egg-lemon mixture back into the pot; stir over very low heat until the sauce thickens.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the meatballs onto warm plates and garnish with dill or lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Don’t overcrowd the meatballs during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg