Description
Authentic Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) made with a blend of beef, lamb, fresh herbs, garlic, and Mediterranean spices. These tender, aromatic meatballs cook in just 25 minutes and deliver traditional Greek flavor with a modern, nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped mint
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- Salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, allspice
Instructions
- Combine onion, garlic, beef, lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, mint, dill, and spices in a large bowl.
- Mix gently until smooth and well combined.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs; optionally chill for 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook meatballs 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Alternatively bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm with tzatziki, pita, or salad.
Notes
Use 80/20 meat for juiciness. Do not overmix the meat. Chill shaped meatballs to help them retain shape. For gluten-free, use almond flour. For baking, spray meatballs with olive oil before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 711mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
Keywords: Greek meatballs, keftedes, Mediterranean recipe, lamb meatballs, authentic Greek keftedes