Description
Tender meatballs infused with aromatic herbs, simmered gently in a rich, tangy lemon sauce, capturing the essence of traditional Greek cuisine.
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 (for the lemon sauce)
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for the sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, uncooked arborio rice, parsley, dill, beaten egg, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- In a pot, bring chicken broth and olive oil to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add chilled meatballs to the simmering broth, cover, and cook for 30 minutes over low heat.
- For the lemon sauce, whisk together eggs and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly adding hot broth while whisking constantly.
- Return the tempered mixture to the pot with meatballs and cook on low heat for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce warm, garnished with dill or lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
Chill meatballs before cooking to maintain their shape. Use high-quality fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg