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
KEFTEDES: GREEK MEATBALLS
Steps:
- Dunk bread quickly in milk and press the liquid out to dampen the bread.
- Combine the beef, bread, onion, garlic, oregano, mint, vinegar, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Take a large spoon of the mixture and roll into a ball until all the mixture has been rolled.
- In a saute pan, add the olive oil and bring it to 360-degrees F for frying. Dust the balls in flour and add to the oil. Brown on all sides, leaving room in the pan to roll them around. Pull from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with pita and cucumber yogurt sauce.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
KEFTEDES
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 2 1/2 dozen meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Break the baguettes into pieces, then grind the baguettes into crumbs in a food processor. Add the onions and parsley and mix again.
- Whisk all the eggs in a bowl. Add the pomace oil, salt, pepper and 1/8 cup water to the eggs. Add to the food processor, then turn on to low speed for 3 minutes. Mix this mixture and the garlic into the beef by hand in a bowl. Form into 2-ounce meatballs.
- Bring oil to 375 degrees F in a deep-fryer.
- Dredge the meatballs in flour and deep-fry for 5 1/2 minutes.
KEFTEDES - GREEK MEATBALLS
Here is a fried Greek meatball - Cyprian style. These are made with grated potatoes; a little different than the islands of Greece. Squeeze some lemon on them and have a taste of Cyprus.
Provided by Constantina
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place the lemon juice in a large bowl. Coarsely grate the potatoes into the lemon juice, stirring well to prevent browning. Stir in the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, mint, cinnamon, lemon zest, eggs, and salt and pepper. Mix well, and shape into oblong balls about 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide.
- Place meatballs in hot oil in batches; do not crowd. Fry until golden brown, and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per batch. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 153.8 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1977 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
MARGARET'S KEFTEDES (GREEK MEATBALLS)
This is my yia yia's recipe--a family favorite straight from the village of Kyparissia. Serve as an appetizer or with tzatziki, Greek salata, and pita or pasta for a full meal. They taste best served at room temp and make for wonderful leftovers. If you don't care for lamb, try using all beef instead.
Provided by Shandeen Gemanis
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Moisten the bread pieces with the milk in a large bowl, and set aside. Mince the garlic in a food processor, then add the onion, mint, salt, and pepper. Process until the onion is finely chopped. Add the onion mixture to the bowl with the moist bread, along with the beef, lamb, and eggs. Mix with your hands until thoroughly blended.
- Roll the mixture into balls measuring 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Place the flour in a shallow pan, and roll the balls in the flour to coat. Shake off any excess flour, and place the meatballs onto a plate or baking sheet, pressing to flatten slightly. This will keep them from rolling away.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, 8 or 10 at a time, and cook until nicely browned on the outside, and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 259.1 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 892.6 mg, Sugar 3 g
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