Keftedes Recipe (Greek Meatballs)
Keftedes! An all-star keftedes recipe, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Packed with rich flavors and aromas, serve this keftedes recipe as a gorgeous meze.
Servings 4
Calories 90kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g. / 1.1 lb minced meat half beef, half pork
- 5 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 onion grated
- 1/3 white vinegar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tbsp spearmint dried
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp dill diced
- salt
- fresh ground pepper
- sunflower oil to fry
- all-purpose flour to coat
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the minced meat with the white vinegar. Mix until well blended.
- Add the breadcrumbs, onion, egg, herbs, salt, and fresh ground pepper.
- Use your hands to mix well for a few minutes until the mixture is quite smooth and very well combined.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. This makes the keftedes easier to roll and helps retain round shape when cooking.
- Measure out even amounts of minced meat, then roll into round meatballs.
- Heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep frying skillet pan. Use enough oil to cover the surface of the pan.
- Dredge meatballs lightly in flour, shaking off if excess. Then place in the skillet. Cook in batches, for 3-4 minutes, rolling over, until beautifully browned on both sides.
- Remove from pan and transfer on a plate lined with paper to absorb excess oil.
- Serve in a meze platter while still warm.