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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Umar Md
[email protected]I'm a Greek food lover and these keftedes were some of the best I've ever had. They were so flavorful and moist.
Hakeem Musa
[email protected]These keftedes were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The tzatziki sauce was also a hit.
Hanne Hoff
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my keftedes didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit bland.
SMAHR
[email protected]These keftedes were a bit dry, but the tzatziki sauce helped to balance it out.
Zaineb Jammoussi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but these keftedes were delicious. They were so moist and flavorful.
BK Playz
[email protected]These keftedes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. They were a hit at my party.
Nolan Ranfranz
[email protected]I'm a Greek food lover and these keftedes were some of the best I've ever had. They were so flavorful and moist.
ummi abubakar
[email protected]These keftedes were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The tzatziki sauce was also a hit.
Sk Sakibop
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my keftedes didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit bland.
Abiodun Omowunmi
[email protected]These keftedes were a bit dry, but the tzatziki sauce helped to balance it out.
Baba Juslini
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but these keftedes were delicious. They were so moist and flavorful.
Matteo SWM
[email protected]These keftedes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. They were a hit at my party.
Asif Amin
[email protected]I'm a Greek food lover and these keftedes were some of the best I've ever had. They were so flavorful and moist.
Hamro Ramailo Media
[email protected]These keftedes were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The tzatziki sauce was also a hit.
mainulislam kakon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my keftedes didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a bit bland.
Hk Jasveer
[email protected]The keftedes were a bit dry, but the tzatziki sauce helped to balance it out.
chevy Luv
[email protected]These keftedes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Jim Onyango
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but these keftedes changed my mind. They were so good!
Arif Adnan
[email protected]I made these keftedes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Symphony Medley
[email protected]These keftedes were absolutely delicious! They were so moist and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.