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A white bowl filled with tender Greek meatballs covered in a creamy yellow lemon sauce and fresh parsley.
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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce (Keftedes Avgolemono)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 medium onion , grated
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumb s
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs (for sauce)
  • Juice of 2 lemons

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, one egg, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Shape the mixture into uniform 1-inch diameter meatballs.
  • In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the meatballs to the broth, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until fully cooked through.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining two eggs and lemon juice until frothy.
  • Slowly temper the egg mixture by whisking in one cup of the hot cooking broth in a steady stream to prevent curdling.
  • Reduce the pot heat to low and stir the tempered egg-lemon mixture back into the pot with the meatballs.
  • Stir gently for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meatballs, ensuring the liquid does not reach a boil.