Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce. This delightful dish features tender meatballs made from ground beef and rice, simmered to perfection in a luscious lemon-egg sauce. The combination of fresh herbs like parsley and dill adds a burst of Mediterranean flavor that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a special gathering, these Greek meatballs are sure to impress. Serve them over fluffy rice, with warm pita bread, or alongside a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal experience. Enjoy the warmth and richness of this classic recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
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 about 1/4 cup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, rice, parsley, dill, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- In a wide pot, simmer chicken broth and olive oil on low heat. Add meatballs and cook covered for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Gradually add hot broth while whisking to temper the mixture. Return to the pot with meatballs.
- Stir over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly; avoid boiling.
- Serve warm with additional dill or lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg