Keftedes (Meatballs)

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 25 min
Active: 55 min
Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 1/2 pounds 80-percent ground beef
  2. 1 medium onion, grated or finely chopped
  3. 2 slices bread, crusts removed, dipped in water and water squeezed out
  4. 2 slices bread, crusts removed, dipped in water and water squeezed out
  5. 2 large eggs, beaten
  6. 2 tablespoons dried mint
  7. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  8. 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  9. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  10. All-purpose flour, for dusting
  11. Swirl of Greek extra-virgin olive oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Put the ground beef in a large bowl and add the grated onion and bread. Mix thoroughly, being careful not to overmix. Add the eggs, mint, oregano, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Refrigerate the meatball mixture for 30 minutes. Form into golf ball-size meatballs, flatten and coat both sides lightly with flour. In batches, fry the meatballs over medium to medium-high heat in a large pan with the oil until golden brown and cooked through, 2-5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 3 servings
Calories 1811
Total Fat 155 g
Saturated Fat 40 g
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 74 g
Cholesterol 392 mg
Sodium 1323 mg

Reviews

Crystal Mckay
Excellent recipe almost identical to my Yia Yia.

 

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