Keftedes ( Greek Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Keftedes ( Greek Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef; 3 eggs; 3 slices toast, crumbled; 2 medium onions, very finely minced or 2 medium onions, grated; 1 fresh tomato; 1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed; 3 tablespoons romano cheese, grated; 4 tablespoons water; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 dash cinnamon; salt and pepper, to taste; flour; canola oil, for frying

Servings: persons

3 lbs ground beef
3 eggs
3 slices toast, crumbled
2 medium onions, very finely minced or 2 medium onions, grated
1 fresh tomato
1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed
3 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
4 tablespoons water
1 lemon, juice of
1 dash cinnamon
salt and pepper, to taste
flour
canola oil, for frying

1
Skin the tomato and crush in blender.
2
Add to meat, mixing well.
3
Add remainder of ingredients except the flour and oil; mix lightly but thoroughly.
4
Form into small ( about the diameter of a quarter) balls and roll lightly in flour.
5
Fry in hot oil until evenly browned; drain on paper toweling.
6
Serve hot as an appetizer.
7
May be made ahead; refrigerate until ready to serve, then reheat in a 350 degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, or until heated through.
8
May be frozen; defrost and reheat in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs ground beef, 3 eggs, 3 slices toast, crumbled, 2 medium onions, very finely minced or 2 medium onions, grated, 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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