Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce: A Cozy Comfort Dish

By Liam CarterSep 26, 2026

Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce is a comforting dish that warms the soul with juiciness and zesty flavor. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in, these savory meatballs feature a perfect balance of seasoned beef and vibrant lemon. Simmered in a bright lemon sauce, they deliver a delightful blend of taste that can uplift anyone's mood. Serve them over rice, alongside mashed potatoes, or in pita for a versatile meal that impresses.

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Prep 15 minCook 20 minTotal 35 min4 servings

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Finely dice the onion and parsley, and mince the garlic.

Zest and juice the lemon.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, half of the lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Mix well with your hands until evenly combined.

Wet your hands with water and shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1½ inches in diameter.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add meatballs in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Lower the heat to medium.

Pour in the chicken broth, adding the remaining lemon zest and lemon juice.

Scrape up any browned bits from the pan and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Return the meatballs to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, cover, and let simmer gently for about 15 minutes, until fully cooked.

Check the sauce for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with extra parsley.

Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce: A Cozy Comfort Dish

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Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce: A Cozy Comfort Dish

Name: Greek Meatballs in Lemon Sauce: A Cozy Comfort Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (lean, can substitute with ground turkey); 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed); 1 large egg (for binding); 0.25 cup parsley (finely chopped, fresh, can substitute with mint or dill); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 small onion (finely chopped); 1 each lemon (zested and juiced, use fresh for best flavor); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 0.5 tsp pepper (adjust to taste); 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying the meatballs); 1 cup chicken broth (can substitute with vegetable broth)

By Liam CarterSep 26, 2026

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Prep 15 minCook 20 minTotal 35 min4 servings

Ingredients

Servings4

•1 lb ground beef (lean, can substitute with ground turkey)
•0.5 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
•1 large egg (for binding)
•0.25 cup parsley (finely chopped, fresh, can substitute with mint or dill)
•2 cloves garlic (minced)
•1 small onion (finely chopped)
•1 each lemon (zested and juiced, use fresh for best flavor)
•1 tsp dried oregano
•1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
•0.5 tsp pepper (adjust to taste)
•2 tbsp olive oil (for frying the meatballs)
•1 cup chicken broth (can substitute with vegetable broth)

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Finely dice the onion and parsley, and mince the garlic.
3
Zest and juice the lemon.
4
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, half of the lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5
Mix well with your hands until evenly combined.
6
Wet your hands with water and shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1½ inches in diameter.
7
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add meatballs in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
9
Lower the heat to medium.
10
Pour in the chicken broth, adding the remaining lemon zest and lemon juice.
11
Scrape up any browned bits from the pan and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
12
Return the meatballs to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, cover, and let simmer gently for about 15 minutes, until fully cooked.
13
Check the sauce for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
14
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with extra parsley.