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GREEK MEATBALLS RECIPE (KEFTEDES/ KEFTETHES)



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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

500g ground beef (18 ounces)
200g ground pork (7 ounces)
1 medium red onion, grated
1 medium clove of garlic, minced
150g stale bread (5 oz.), soaked in water and squeezed to remove the excess water
1 large egg
1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp fresh spearmint (chopped) and a pinch dried. Or 3/4 tbsp fresh regular mint
2 tbsps olive oil
1 1/2 tbsps red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
oil for frying
flour for dredging

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

KEFTEDES RECIPE (GREEK MEATBALLS)



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Keftedes! An all-star keftedes recipe, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Packed with rich flavors and aromas, serve this keftedes recipe as a gorgeous meze.

Provided by wwwmygreeksalad

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

500 g. / 1.1 lb minced meat (half beef, half pork)
5 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 onion (grated)
1/3 white vinegar
1 egg
1 tsp oregano (dried)
1 tbsp spearmint (dried)
1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp dill (diced)
salt
fresh ground pepper
sunflower oil to fry
all-purpose flour to coat

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add the minced meat with the white vinegar. Mix until well blended.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, onion, egg, herbs, salt, and fresh ground pepper.
  • Use your hands to mix well for a few minutes until the mixture is quite smooth and very well combined.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour. This makes the keftedes easier to roll and helps retain round shape when cooking.
  • Measure out even amounts of minced meat, then roll into round meatballs.
  • Heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep frying skillet pan. Use enough oil to cover the surface of the pan.
  • Dredge meatballs lightly in flour, shaking off if excess. Then place in the skillet. Cook in batches, for 3-4 minutes, rolling over, until beautifully browned on both sides.
  • Remove from pan and transfer on a plate lined with paper to absorb excess oil.
  • Serve in a meze platter while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

PARMESAN ORZO AND MEATBALLS



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Skillet dinner in just 30 minutes? Try this hearty dish that gets a jump start from frozen meatballs. Save money on groceries and use Freezer-Friendly Turkey Meatballs in place of store-bought frozen ones!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)
2 tablespoons Italian dressing
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz)
16 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (from 16-oz bag)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook stir-fry vegetables and dressing over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in tomato. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and pasta is tender. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

MEATBALLS WITH OUZO AND MINT



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Plump meatballs, called keftedes in Greek, are flavored with mint and garnished with a shower of fresh lemon zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Makes about 50

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
3 tablespoons ouzo
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean)
1 large egg, plus 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Tear bread into bite-size pieces, and place in a small bowl. Add ouzo. Let stand for 10 minutes to soak. Squeeze excess liquid from bread. Transfer bread to a medium bowl. Cook onion in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until soft, about 6 minutes. Add onion to bowl with bread.
  • Add ground beef to bowl, and break up with your hands. Stir in egg and yolks, capers, garlic, mint, oregano, and salt. Season with pepper. Knead mixture until well combined, then use a spoon to stir until smooth. With moistened hands, shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs, and place on a tray. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and cook meatballs in batches, about 12 at a time, turning until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add fresh oil as needed for each batch. (While you work, keep cooked meatballs warm on a rimmed baking sheet in a 200-degree oven.) Finely grate lemon over meatballs, and serve warm.

OUZO MEATBALLS



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I love meatballs and I love all kinds of them. This version with Greek spices can be used as appetizer, as "Hamburger" or cooked again in tomato sauce. Mint, Dill and Ouzo give them the special touch! If you dont' have ouzo feel free to usa any anised spirits (for example the french "pastis").

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (medium, finely chopped)
500 g ground meat (better beef of beef-lamb mix)
3 tablespoons bread (crumbs)
1 egg
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon dill (fresh or frozen, chopped)
1 tablespoon mint (fresh or frozen, chopped)
1 tablespoon parsley (fresh,or frozen, chopped)
2 tablespoons ouzo (or any anised spirit)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup wine, white or 1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Fry onions in olive oil until golden.
  • Mix fried onion and all other ingredients together. For this step I use a food processor provided of a spiral dough hook.
  • Grease a baking mold with olive oil.
  • Grease your hands and shape small balls of about 2''.
  • Bake under the grill for about 15 Minutes or until lightly browned und through.
  • Serve warm or cold.
  • Note: After cooking or just before finishing you can add to the mold the content of 1 tin canned tomatoes, fried onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Bake until boiling and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 613.1, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.4

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