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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce Recipe

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Tender Greek-style meatballs simmered in a bright, silky lemon sauce. This comforting Mediterranean dish is packed with herbs, garlic, and fresh citrus flavor perfect over rice, orzo, or with crusty bread.

Ingredients

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MEATBALLS

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)

LEMON SAUCE

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • 1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 1 minute.
  • 2. Add ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  • 3. Form into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
  • 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • 5. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • 6. Whisk cornstarch with a little broth, then stir into the pan.
  • 7. In a bowl, whisk eggs with lemon juice and zest.
  • 8. Slowly temper the egg mixture with hot broth, then pour back into skillet.
  • 9. Add butter and stir gently until sauce thickens.
  • 10. Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
  • 11. Season to taste and serve warm.

Notes

  • Serve over rice, orzo, or mashed potatoes.
  • Do not boil after adding eggs to prevent curdling.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: greek meatballs, lemon meatballs, avgolemono meatballs

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