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Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
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
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.
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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
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
% 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.