Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
Description
These Keftedes combine ground beef and pork (or lamb) with breadcrumbs, egg, diced red onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley and mint, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and milk. The mixture is mixed thoroughly and shaped into roughly 2-inch balls. After rolling in flour, the meatballs are cooked in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink inside.
The result is juicy meatballs with a fragrant herb and spice profile. The flour coating helps develop a crisp surface. Fresh herbs like mint and parsley add brightness, while oregano and garlic contribute traditional Greek flavors.
Keftedes can be served with pita bread and slices of cucumber and red onion, finished with tzatziki sauce for a fresh, creamy contrast. This combination makes a satisfying meal or appetizer with Mediterranean character.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1/2 pound ground pork or lamb
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 6 mint chopped, leaves
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour
Optional Toppings:
- pita bread
- cucumber
- red onion
- tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, pepper and milk. Mix until it is all incorporated.
- Shape into 2 inch meatballs.
- Add the olive oil to a medium sized skillet and turn to medium high heat.
- Roll the meatballs in the flour and place them in the pan. Cook on each side until no longer pink.
- Serve with pita bread, cucumbers, tomatoes, and tzatziki if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 717mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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