Keftedakia Recipe

Name: Keftedakia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 slices Italian bread, crusts removed; ¼ cup ouzo; 7 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 1 lb turkey, ground; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; to taste black pepper, freshly ground; 1 cup all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

2 slices Italian bread, crusts removed
¼ cup ouzo
7 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup onion, finely chopped
1 lb turkey, ground
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
to taste black pepper, freshly ground
1 cup all-purpose flour

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["Pour Ouzo in a small bowl.", "Tear bread into small pieces and soak in Ouzo 5 minutes.", "In a skillet, over medium heat, saute onion in 3 tablespoons oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.", "Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and place in a large mixing bowl.", "Squeeze bread dry, discarding Ouzo, and combine with onions.", "Add in turkey, egg, mint, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and mix well to combine.", "Form meat mixture into 1"" balls and roll in flour to coat evenly.", "Place on a cookie sheet and refrigerate 1 hour.", "Add remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet, over medium high heat, and saute meatballs until browned, about 8 - 10 minutes."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices Italian bread, crusts removed, ¼ cup ouzo, 7 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Keftedakia 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.

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