Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) Recipe

Name: Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground round or chuck; 1/4 C parsley - chopped; 1/3 C matzo meal; 1/2 C water; 1 egg; 1 onion - chopped; 2 garlic cloves - minced; Flour for rolling meatballs in (about 1/2 C).; Olive oil for cooking meatballs in.; 1 - 8 oz can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground round or chuck
1/4 C parsley - chopped
1/3 C matzo meal
1/2 C water
1 egg
1 onion - chopped
2 garlic cloves - minced
Flour for rolling meatballs in (about 1/2 C).
Olive oil for cooking meatballs in.
1 - 8 oz can tomato sauce

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["Mix meat, parsley, matzo meal, water, egg, onion and garlic together. Form into 2"" balls. Just prior to cooking roll each ball into flour and then flatten slightly with palm. Cook in olive oil over medium high heat in a heavy pan. Do not crowd the meatballs. Cook until browned on both sides and is fairly firm to the touch. Hold aside in a covered dish. When all the meatballs are cooked, add tomato sauce to pan plus 1 C water. Deglaze the pan and allow the liquid to warm up. Add back the meatballs and cook, turning over once for about 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs to the covered dish and add fresh cooked white rice to sauce. Stir and serve with meatballs."]

130

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground round or chuck, 1/4 C parsley - chopped, 1/3 C matzo meal, 1/2 C water, and more.

Yes, Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

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