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Tasty Apprentice
Warm up with a bowl of Giouvarlakia, a classic Greek comfort food that brings together tender meatballs in a velvety avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce. Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
This soul-soothing dish is perfect for family meals or chilly evenings—comfort food at its best!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/3 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg (for the meatballs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 eggs (for the sauce)
- Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, onion, parsley, 1 egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form into small meatballs and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil and gently add the meatballs. Lower heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs and lemon juice. Slowly add a ladle of hot broth while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Gradually pour the egg-lemon mixture into the pot, stirring gently to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.
This soul-soothing dish is perfect for family meals or chilly evenings—comfort food at its best!