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Greek Meatballs (Keftedes/ Keftethes) Recipe

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

Bushra
Traditional Greek meatballs (keftedes) made with a flavorful mixture of ground beef and pork, seasoned with herbs and spices, then fried until golden brown or baked for a lighter version.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 40 pieces
Calories 63 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Frying pan

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture

  • 500 g ground beef (18 ounces)
  • 200 g ground pork (7 ounces)
  • 1 medium red onion grated

Instructions
 

  • To prepare this traditional Greek meatballs recipe (keftedes), add all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well (for about 5-10 minutes), squeezing with your hands, to allow the flavours to blend. Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Turn the mixture for the keftedes out of the fridge and roll into meatballs the size of a walnut (or bigger if you prefer). If you're frying them, dredge the rolled meatballs lightly in flour making sure to shake off any excess.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 4.7gProtein: 4.5gFat: 2.8gSaturated Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 15.8mgSodium: 91.2mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3g
Keyword Greek meatballs, keftedes, meatballs
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