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Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
Greek Meatballs also known as Keftedes, are full of flavor and super delicious. These have all the greek flavor and super easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 524 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.