Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

5 from 6 votes

Greek Meatballs also known as Keftedes, are full of flavor and super delicious. These have all the greek flavor and super easy to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: greek meatballs, keftedes

Servings: People

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork or lamb
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 red onion finely diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
6 mint leaves chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup milk
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup flour

Optional Toppings:

Pita bread
cucumbers
red onion
tzatziki sauce

Instructions

In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, pepper and milk. Mix until it is all incorporated.
Shape into 2 inch meatballs.
Add the olive oil to a medium sized skillet and turn to medium high heat.
Roll the meatballs in the flour and place them in the pan. Cook on each side until no longer pink.
Serve with pita bread, cucumbers, tomatoes, and tzatziki if desired.

Nutrition

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