Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Softest and Juiciest Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce, or Youvarlakia Avgolemono. This comforting Mediterranean dish features tender meatballs simmered in a rich, zesty lemon-egg sauce, creating an irresistible meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests. With easy preparation and accessible ingredients, you can bring the warmth of Greek cuisine to your table tonight. Serve these meatballs with fluffy rice or warm pita for a complete dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1/4 cup arborio rice, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, rice, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- In a cooking pot, simmer chicken broth and olive oil over low heat. Add the chilled meatballs and cover to cook for about 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Gradually add hot broth to temper the mixture before returning it to the pot.
- Stir gently over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly; do not let it boil.
- Serve warm with additional dill or lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (90g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg