Greek Avgolemono Meatballs with Dill and Lemon Broth

Name: Greek Avgolemono Meatballs with Dill and Lemon Broth
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g ground beef or lamb; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fresh dill; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; Salt and pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 large eggs; Juice of 2 lemons; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fresh dill

Tender meatballs in a creamy and tangy broth

This comforting dish features juicy meatballs served in a silky avgolemono sauce infused with lemon and dill, perfect for a heartwarming meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

500g ground beef or lamb

1 small onion

finely chopped

2 garlic cloves

minced

1/4 cup fresh dill

chopped

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Avgolemono Sauce

2 cups chicken broth

2 large eggs

Juice of 2 lemons

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion

diced

2 garlic cloves

minced

1/4 cup fresh dill

chopped

Preparation

Marinating the Meatballs

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, dill, breadcrumbs, and egg.

Season and mix

Season with salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Shape and chill

Shape into small meatballs and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Preparing the Avgolemono Sauce

Heat broth

In a separate saucepan, heat the chicken broth until just steaming.

Whisk eggs and lemon

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until smooth.

Temper the eggs

Gradually add the hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.

Ensure broth is only warmed and not boiling to prevent curdling the eggs. Chill a spoon and use it to check the thickness of your sauce quickly.

Cooking Process

Sautéing Vegetables

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened and translucent.

Timing: 5 min. Heat Guide: Medium heat

Cooking Meatballs

Add the meatballs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.

Timing: 15 min. Heat Guide: Medium-low heat

Combining Everything

Pour the avgolemono sauce into the pot with meatballs and gently stir in dill.

Plating & Serving