GREEK MEATBALLS RECIPE (KEFTEDES/ KEFTETHES)
A crispy, juicy and absolutely delicious Greek meatballs (keftedes) recipe! Keftedes is a famous Greek appetizer, commonly served as part of a meze platter, with some creamy tzatziki sauce and pita breads. Find out how to make it to perfection with this traditional Greek recipe.
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To prepare this traditional Greek meatballs recipe (keftedes), add all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well (for about 5-10 minutes), squeezing with your hands, to allow the flavours to blend. Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Turn the mixture for the keftedes out of the fridge and roll into meatballs the size of a walnut (or bigger if you prefer). If you're frying them, dredge the rolled meatballs lightly in flour making sure to shake off any excess. Fry until nicely browned on all sides.
- The traditional way of cooking Greek meatballs (keftedes) is frying them. Fry the keftedes in batches of 10-15 at a time, until nicely browned on all sides.
- Instead of frying you can bake / grill the keftedes in the oven. Preheat the oven at 200C, place the un-floured keftedes on greased baking sheet about an inch apart. Bake for about 20 minutes, turning the meatballs upside down midway through cooking time. The grilled version is much lighter than the fried so theres not excuse to not trying it now!
- Keftedes (Greek meatballs) are ideally served as an appetizer (meze) with some creamy tzatziki sauce and pita breads or as a main course with some basmati rice and a Greek salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 63kcal, Sugar 0.3g, Sodium 91.2mg, Fat 2.8g, SaturatedFat 0.8g, UnsaturatedFat 1.7g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 4.7g, Fiber 0.3g, Protein 4.5g, Cholesterol 15.8mg
GREEK MEATBALLS (KEFTEDES)
Greek Meatballs also known as Keftedes, are full of flavor and super delicious. These have all the greek flavor and super easy to make!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 524 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Sodium 579 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GREEK PORK MEATBALLS
Studded with feta cheese and seasoned with lemon pepper seasoning and oregano, these oven-baked meatballs are zesty and quick to make. For a perfect appetizer, serve with easy tzatziki dipping sauce, or try stuffing them into pita bread for an outstanding weeknight meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients until well combined. Using rounded tablespoon measure, shape 20 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; place in pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until no longer pink in center (at least 165°F).
- Meanwhile, add yoghurt to small bowl. Place cucumber in center of paper towel, and gently squeeze to remove water. Add cucumber, dill weed, lemon juice and salt to yoghurt; stir to combine. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve with meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
GREEK MEATBALLS
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, sweat onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 2 minutes. Let cool and set aside.
- Wring the excess milk out of the soaked bread cubes.
- Place all ingredients, except flour and garnishes, in a large mixing bowl and combine by hand until fully incorporated. Form into little meatballs (about 1-ounce each).
- In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Dredge, or roll the meatballs in flour, and fry in the skillet until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to drain the excess fat.
- Place on platter and garnish with lemon wedges and torn mint leaves.
GREEK PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
Not your traditional porcupine meatball in the slightest! A fresh combination of flavors, simmered in chicken broth and served with a delicious lemon sauce. One of my favorite meatball recipes.
Provided by anonymous
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 16 small meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely chop parsley to equal 1/2 cup and mint to equal 2 tablespoons. Place in a large bowl with meat, egg whites, rice, crumbs, salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend well. Shape mixture into a 1.5 inch thick square, cut into 16 pieces and roll each into a ball.
- In a small bowl, blend cornstarch with 3/4 cup water. Place in a large skillet over medium heat with chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add meatballs and cook, covered, for 15 minutes, turning meatballs occasionally. Remove meatballs to a serving dish and keep warm. Reduce heat to low.
- Squeeze lemon to yield 2-3 tablespoons of juice. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks with lemon juice. Stirring constantly, add 3 tablespoons of the hot broth to the yolk mixture. Gradually add back to the skillet, stirring constantly. (NOTE - do NOT skip this step; it tempers your egg yolks so that you don't end up with scrambled eggs in your sauce!).
- Simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens; do not boil. Pour over meatballs and serve immediately.
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