Easy Greek Meatballs Recipe (Keftedes)
User Reviews
4.8
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
570 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Easy Greek Meatballs Recipe (Keftedes)
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Keftedes are Greek meatballs that are juicy, delicious and easy to make. Serve them with some pita, salad and tzatziki for a complete Mediterranean meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 90% lean
- 1/2 lb lamb ground
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 onion grated
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp dried mint
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Place the ground beef and lamb in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times so they're combined.
- Add in bread crumbs, onion and garlic. Pulse again for a couple of times.
- Add in the egg, dried mint, thyme, paprika, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Pulse for about 30 seconds until all the ingredients are perfectly combined.
- Shape the meatballs using an ice cream or cookie scoop and place them on a baking sheet. If the mixture is too sticky, wet your hands and then shape them.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil and place the meatballs to cook.
- Cook the meatballs for about 10 minutes and stir them a couple of times to make sure they're brown on all sides and cook evenly.
- Serve with pita, Greek salad and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- You can use 1 1/2 lb ground lamb instead of beef.
- Baked Greek meatballs: Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until they are brown and fully cooked.
- To make tender meatballs that are not dry, grate the onion and add it directly to the beef and lamb mixture. The juice of grated onion gives moisture to the meatballs.
- Use a cookie or ice cream scoop to ensure evenly shaped and portioned meatballs.
- If you don't use a food processor on hand, make sure you mix the ingredients very well in a large bowl using your hands.
- If dried mint is not available, use two tablespoons of fresh chopped mint.
- When cooking the meatballs in a pan, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding the pan will cause the meatballs not to cook evenly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
570kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Potassium
526mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
102IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
42 reviews
Excellent
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