Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
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Made with a mix of ground beef, pork or lamb, these Greek meatballs, or keftedes are a simple and easy to make appetizer that's made for sharing. Seasoned with fresh herbs and loaded with flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 93% lean
- ½ lb ground pork or lamb
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium red onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 6 large mint leaves finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated, but be careful not to overmix it.
- Using a 1-inch scoop, take from the mixture and make meatballs using your hands to form the balls. (You can dip your hands in a bowl with water when they get too sticky to help make your meatballs smoother.)
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 F oven for about 20 - 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Take out from the oven and let meatballs rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Take care not to over mix the meatball mix. Ensure that the ingredients are combined, but stop mixing once they are. Over worked meatballs can become tough when baked.
- You can also cook these meatballs in a skillet in a little oil. Brown them all over and make sure they are cooked all the way through before serving.
- Use lean ground beef for this recipe, you will get most flavor from the lamb or pork which contain more fat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
905mg
(38%)
Potassium
708mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 905mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 708mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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