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Keftedes on white plate with slices of Greek bread and white sauce with herbs in white pot on white table

Greek Keftedes

Keftedes are delicious minced meat balls flavored with herbs and spices. Perfect for an authentic Greek meal or to enjoy during a friendly aperitif.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Aperitif
Cuisine Ελληνικά
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 big bowl
  • 1 stove
  • Absorbent paper
  • Plates

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gr minced meat (beef or lamb)
  • 1/2 Red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic crushed
  • 30 gr breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 2 T tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 T tablespoon fresh mint chopped
  • 1 T teaspoon paprika
  • 1 T teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 T teaspoon this
  • 1/4 T teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 T tablespoon Olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, red onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, mint, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
    500 gr minced meat, 1/2 Red onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 30 gr breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 2 T tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 T tablespoon fresh mint, 1 T teaspoon paprika, 1/2 T teaspoon this, 1/4 T teaspoon black pepper, 1 T teaspoon cumin
  • Knead the mixture well until you obtain a homogeneous consistency.
  • Form small balls with your hands and place them on a plate.
  • In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
    3 T tablespoon Olive oil
  • Add the meatballs, being careful not to overcrowd them.
  • Brown them on all sides until cooked through and slightly crispy, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the meatballs from the pan and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the keftedes hot with tzatziki sauce, a Greek salad or as an accompaniment to a main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 150grCalories: 300kcal
Keyword aperitif, fresh herbs, Greek cuisine, Keftedes, meatballs
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