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Easy Creamy Youvarlakia Avgolemono Recipe – Authentic Greek Comfort Food

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Youvarlakia Avgolemono is a comforting Greek dish of tender meatballs cooked in a rich, lemony egg sauce over simmering chicken broth.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1/2 cup short-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 large eggs (for sauce)
  • 2 lemons, juiced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, grated onion, parsley, dill, one egg, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Knead 5 minutes until cohesive.
  2. Shape mixture into small spheres, about 3 cm diameter.
  3. Bring chicken stock to simmer in a large pot. Gently add meatballs, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 40 minutes.
  4. Whisk remaining two eggs with lemon juice until frothy. Temper by adding two ladles of hot broth gradually while whisking.
  5. Pour tempered mixture back into the pot, shaking gently to distribute. Heat 2 minutes on lowest setting without boiling.
  6. Remove from heat, let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Simmered on stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480