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Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

Juicy Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) flavored with red onion, parsley, mint, and oregano for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Greek
Servings 5 meatballs
Calories 513 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 piece red onion grated
  • 500 g beef mince (or lamb)
  • 200 g pork mince (or more beef)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or use normal)
  • 1 piece egg
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 6 pieces mint leaves finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste

Cooking / Serving

  • 0.5 cup flour any white
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • parsley finely chopped, optional for garnish
  • Tzatziki (or Greek yoghurt)

Instructions
 

Meatball Preparation

  • Grate the onion straight into a large bowl, then add remaining Meatball ingredients. Use your hands to mix well for a few minutes until the mixture is quite smooth and very well combined.
  • Optional: Refrigerate for 1 hour - makes them easier to roll + retains round shape when cooking.
  • Measure out heaped tablespoons and dollop onto a work surface - should make around 32 - 35. Then roll into balls.

Cooking Meatballs

  • Heat most of the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Use enough oil to cover the surface of the skillet.
  • Cook in 2 to 3 batches: Dredge meatballs lightly in flour, shaking off excess, then place in the skillet. Roll them around and cook for 5 - 6 minutes, until nicely browned all over. Remove onto plate, cover to keep warm and repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Alternatively, spray generously with oil then bake at 180C/350F for 20 minutes or until browned.
  • Serve as a starter as part of a mezze platter with pita bread and tzatziki, or make dinner plates by adding a salad like a Greek Salad.

Notes

These freeze extremely well, and when reheated they are still nice and bouncy. Ideal for burritos, especially when camping.

Nutrition

Serving: 185gCalories: 513kcal
Keyword easy meatballs, Greek Cuisine, Greek Meatballs, Keftedes, meatball recipe, Mediterranean Recipes
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