Greek Meatballs In Avgolemono Sauce (Keftedes Me Avgolemono) Recipe

Name: Greek Meatballs In Avgolemono Sauce (Keftedes Me Avgolemono)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs; 1 kg minced beef; 1 large onion, very finely chopped; 1 bunch parsley, chopped; 2 -3 mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 slices white bread, dried, soaked in milk and well drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 whole egg; 1 cup plain flour; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); salt & pepper; For the sauce; 2 tablespoons flour; 100 ml extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium lemons, juice of; yolk from 1 large egg; 1 liter water

Servings: persons

For the meatballs
1 kg minced beef
1 large onion, very finely chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
2 -3 mint leaves, finely chopped
2 slices white bread, dried, soaked in milk and well drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 whole egg
1 cup plain flour
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
salt & pepper
For the sauce
2 tablespoons flour
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 medium lemons, juice of
yolk from 1 large egg
1 liter water

1
Meatballs:
2
Apart from the flour and the vegetable oil, mix all the other ingredients together well.
3
Make medium-size balls from the mixture.
4
Roll the balls in flour and then deep fry them for approximately 15 minutes.
5
Sauce:
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In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil, then add the flour and stir well for 3 minutes.
7
Add 1 litre water and mix well.
8
Add the meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thick.
9
Beat the egg yolk thoroughly.
10
Add the lemon juice to the egg and keep beating.
11
Add 5-6 tablespoons of the sauce to the egg & lemon mixture and stir well.
12
Add this mixture to the meatballs in the sauce, shake the pan and remove from the heat.
13
Serve with a sprinkling of pepper and fresh mint on top.

1887

kcal

Calories

165

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the meatballs, 1 kg minced beef, 1 large onion, very finely chopped, 1 bunch parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek Meatballs In Avgolemono Sauce (Keftedes Me Avgolemono) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Meatballs In Avgolemono Sauce (Keftedes Me Avgolemono)

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