Keftedes (Greek Meatballs) With Trahana Recipe

Name: Keftedes (Greek Meatballs) With Trahana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Adapted from Molyvos Restaurant in New York; Time: 30 minutes; Yield: About 35 small meatballs.; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup sour trahana, crumbled; Salt and pepper to taste; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 1/4 pound zucchini, washed and grated; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/4 pound ground lamb; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Kefalotyri cheese; 1 egg; 1/2 cup bread crumbs.

Servings: persons

Adapted from Molyvos Restaurant in New York
Time: 30 minutes
Yield: About 35 small meatballs.
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sour trahana, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/4 pound zucchini, washed and grated
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Kefalotyri cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs.

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1. In a small saucepan, warm milk over medium heat. Stir in trahana, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let stand until all liquid is absorbed and trahana is soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow to cool.
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2. Place a saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the onions, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add zucchini, cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
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3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, lamb, and vegetable mixture. Add softened trahana and remaining ingredients except bread crumbs. Add the bread crumbs a little at a time. Mixture should be moist but not wet. Form into small meatballs.
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4. In a large heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat, heat remaining oil (more, if needed); do not let it smoke. Gently drop meatballs into hot oil. Turn occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Serve with tzatziki and a salad.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Adapted from Molyvos Restaurant in New York, Time: 30 minutes, Yield: About 35 small meatballs., 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Keftedes (Greek Meatballs) With Trahana 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) With Trahana

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