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Tender Greek Meatballs with Lemon Sauce: An Authentic Mediterranean Delight

Greek Meatballs with Lemon Sauce
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Greek Meatballs with Lemon Sauce—also known as Keftedes with Avgolemono—blend juicy, herb-laced meatballs with a bright and silky lemon-egg sauce. A comforting and authentic Mediterranean dish, perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or mix with ground lamb)
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 slices white bread, crust removed, soaked in milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying

For the Lemon Sauce (Avgolemono):

  • 2 eggs
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 cup warm chicken or vegetable broth
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, grated onion, garlic, soaked and squeezed bread, egg, herbs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Form into 18–20 small meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry meatballs in batches until browned and cooked through, about 10–12 minutes.
  4. Remove meatballs and set aside on paper towels.
  5. In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy, then whisk in lemon juice.
  6. Gradually add warm broth while whisking to temper the eggs.
  7. Transfer mixture to a pan over low heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Do not boil.
  8. Return meatballs to the pan and gently simmer for 3–4 minutes in the sauce.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or mint if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs like mint and parsley for authentic flavor.
  • Grating the onion adds moisture and blends better into the mixture.
  • Soaked bread ensures meatballs stay light and tender.
  • To avoid curdling the sauce, keep the heat low and stir continuously.
  • For a lighter version, bake the meatballs at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of frying.

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