Name: Keftedes Greek Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 lb pound ground beef; 1/2 cup cup breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup cup fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 tsp teaspoon ground cumin; to taste salt and pepper; 2 tbsp tablespoon olive oil

Keftedes Greek Meatballs

Keftedes are delicious Greek meatballs made with a flavorful blend of ground meat, herbs, and spices. They are perfect as an appetizer or main dish, served with tzatziki sauce.

Author: AI-Leen Brown Cuisine: Greek

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 1 Estimated Cost: $ 12 Best Season: All year

Ingredients

1 lb pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and lamb)
¹⁄₂ cup cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
1 large egg (beaten)
¹⁄₄ cup cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ tsp teaspoon ground cumin
to taste salt and pepper
2 tbsp tablespoon olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

You can wet your hands with water to prevent sticking.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet.
Serve the keftedes hot with tzatziki sauce and enjoy!

These meatballs are great as an appetizer or main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Greek, meatballs, keftedes

Keftedes Greek Meatballs