Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
32 Meatballs
-
Calories
64 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
-
Cuisine
Greek
Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
Report
Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) are one of the most flavor packed, tender, and moist meatballs you will ever make! Packed with classic Mediterranean flavors and served with tzatziki to dip these are the ultimate quick and easy appetizer.
Share:
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or medium)
- ½ lb ground pork (lean or medium)
- 1 medium red onion
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (minced)
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For Serving
- tzatziki (for dipping, store bought or homemade)
- Greek salad
- pita bread
Homemade Tzatziki
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain, 2% for thicker sauce or 0% for thinner sauce)
- 1 cucumber (+1 teaspoon of salt)
- 1 clove garlic (medium sized, finely minced or shredded)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon Dill (fresh, or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
Greek Meatballs
- Line a sheet pan with edges with parchment paper or foil. If using foil, spray lightly with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Use a box grater or cheese grater to finely shred the onion, or you can very finely dice the onion with a knife. Add to a large bowl.
- Add all the remaining meatball ingredients to the bowl and mix until evenly combined.
- Use a cookie scooper, ice cream scoop, or tablespoon to scoop the meatballs, this recipe makes about 32 meatballs. Roll the meatballs and place on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake the meatballs for about 15 – 20 minutes, shake the sheet pan halfway through cooking to flip the meatballs.
- Serve with tzatziki to dip, a side Greek salad and pita bread. Enjoy!
Homemade Tzatziki (Optional)
- Shred cucumber and place in fine mesh strainer over a bowl or plate. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the shredded cucumber to draw or water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze cucumbers to remove remaining water and discard the water.
- In a large bowl combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, drained cucumbers, and 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
- Can be served immediately but best served after chilling at least 30 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to develop. After chilling season to taste with additional salt, garlic or dill as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
