Description
Delight in the flavors of Greek Keftedes with this simple recipe that guarantees a tasty experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and water.
- Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include feta cheese in the meat mixture.
- Serve these meatballs with tzatziki sauce for a delightful pairing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek Keftedes, meatballs, Greek recipe, easy meatballs