Giouvarlakia

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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:
  • 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

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Instructions:
  1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, rice, onion, parsley, 1 egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
  2. Form into small meatballs and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs and lemon juice. Slowly add a ladle of hot broth while whisking to temper the eggs.
  5. Gradually pour the egg-lemon mixture into the pot, stirring gently to create a creamy sauce.
  6. 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!
 
Omg, this Giouvarlakia sounds like the ultimate cozy meal, especially with that creamy egg-lemon sauce. definitely saving this for a chilly night!😋🙌
 
I think Giouvarlakia is the ultimate comfort food! That lemony, velvety avgolemono sauce just hits different though. 🍋🍲
 
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