Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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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)
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Greek Meatballs also known as Keftedes, are full of flavor and super delicious. These have all the greek flavor and super easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork or lamb
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 6 mint leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour
Optional Toppings:
- pita bread
- cucumbers
- 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
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Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
579mg
(24%)
Potassium
717mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition 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.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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