Description
This Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce recipe delivers incredibly juicy meatballs simmered in a zesty, creamy lemon sauce. A classic Mediterranean comfort food perfect for dinner, meal prep, or entertaining. Includes easy ingredients, cooking steps, and pairing ideas for the best Greek-style keftedes.
Ingredients
500g ground beef
250g ground pork
2 slices white bread
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 egg yolks
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp chopped dill (optional)
Instructions
1. Tear the white bread into small pieces and soak in milk until softened.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, soaked bread, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper until just combined.
3. Form into meatballs and brown in olive oil over medium heat until golden on all sides.
4. Transfer meatballs to a pot, cover with chicken broth, and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, egg yolks, and cornstarch.
6. Temper the lemon mixture by slowly whisking in some of the hot broth.
7. Stir the tempered lemon mixture back into the pot and cook over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh dill if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh white bread soaked in milk to guarantee tender meatballs.
Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the texture light.
For a creamier sauce, add a spoon of Greek yogurt at the end.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 4–5 meatballs with sauce)
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 142mg