Keftedes - Greek Meatballs Recipe

Name: Keftedes - Greek Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg beef, minced (or 250 g beef and 250 g pork or lamb, or equal portions of the three); 2 slices stale bread, without the crusts; 1 egg; 1/2 tomatoes, peeled or 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 onion, grated in the blender; 3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon oregano (if using pork, use dried savory) or 1 teaspoon thyme, dried (if using pork, use dried savory); 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 bunch of fresh mint, finely chopped or 1 -2 tablespoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon vinegar; flour, for dusting; olive oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 kg beef, minced (or 250 g beef and 250 g pork or lamb, or equal portions of the three)
2 slices stale bread, without the crusts
1 egg
1/2 tomatoes, peeled or 1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 onion, grated in the blender
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon oregano (if using pork, use dried savory) or 1 teaspoon thyme, dried (if using pork, use dried savory)
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 bunch of fresh mint, finely chopped or 1 -2 tablespoon dried mint
1 teaspoon vinegar
flour, for dusting
olive oil, for frying

1
Soak the bread well in water.
2
Quarter the onion and chop finely by hand or in the blender.
3
Add the parsley, mint, tomato and vinegar.
4
Blend slowly, taking care not to puree the mixture. Set aside.
5
Squeeze the water out of the bread and put the latter in a bowl.
6
Add the minced meat, egg, onion, garlic, tomato, herbs and vinegar and knead well. For a fluffier, mix, spray lightly with water as you knead.
7
Cover with a towel and leave for at least one hour in the refrigerator to set.
8
Then form into balls a bit larger than a walnut, slightly flattened so they fry faster.
9
Toss them in flour.
10
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan until hot.
11
Add the keftedes, lower the heat to medium and fry.
12
Remove with a slotted spoon and lay on kitchen paper to drain off excess oil.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 kg beef, minced (or 250 g beef and 250 g pork or lamb, or equal portions of the three), 2 slices stale bread, without the crusts, 1 egg, 1/2 tomatoes, peeled or 1 teaspoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Keftedes - Greek Meatballs 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.

Keftedes - Greek Meatballs

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