Name: Margaret’s Keftedes (Greek Meatballs) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Olive oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for serving

Margaret’s Keftedes (Greek Meatballs) Recipe

Frederica Shults Modified: July 17, 2024

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How To Make Margaret’s Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g ground beef
2 eggs
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, mint, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the Keftedes hot with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 420kcal
Total Fat : 14g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 186mg
Sodium : 1021mg
Total Carbohydrates : 11g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 1g
Protein : 24g

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