Description
Flavorful beef meatballs cooked in a tangy lemon sauce, capturing the essence of Greek culinary traditions.
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
- Combine ground beef, grated onion, rice, parsley, dill, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
- Simmer chicken broth and olive oil in a wide pot, then add meatballs. Cover and cook for 30 minutes over low heat.
- Whisk eggs and lemon juice in a bowl. Temper with hot broth and then add back into the pot.
- Stir gently over very low heat until sauce thickens slightly. Do not boil.
- Serve warm with additional dill or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Chilling the meatballs helps maintain shape and tenderness. Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg