Description
Ultra-tender meatballs simmered in a silky, tangy lemon-egg sauce—comforting Mediterranean perfection.
Ingredients
- Ground beef or beef/lamb mix
- Eggs
- Lemon (juice + zest)
- Short-grain rice
- Onion (finely grated)
- Garlic (minced)
- Olive oil
- Fresh dill or parsley
- Chicken broth
- Salt & black pepper
- Cornstarch or flour (optional, for stability)
Instructions
- Mix ground meat, rice, grated onion, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape into medium meatballs.
- Simmer meatballs gently in chicken broth until cooked through and tender.
- Whisk eggs with fresh lemon juice until pale and frothy.
- Temper egg mixture with hot broth, whisking constantly.
- Pour avgolemono sauce back into the pot over low heat, stirring gently.
- Heat until thickened (do not boil), finish with lemon zest and olive oil.
Notes
- For added stability, cornstarch or flour can be used.
- Serve with fresh herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg