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Greek Meatballs-Keftedes
Greek Meatballs-Keftedes
Enjoy the flavors of Greece with these delicious and savory Greek Meatballs, also known as Keftedes. Made with ground lamb and a blend of herbs and spices, they are the perfect addition to any lunch. Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground lamb, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Use your hands to form the mixture into small balls, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the keftedes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
- Enjoy your delicious keftedes!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 22g (44%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 124mg (41%)Sodium: 141mg (6%)Potassium: 360mg (10%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 388IU (8%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 64mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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