How To Make Margaret’s Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, mint, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
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Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Serve the Keftedes hot with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 1021mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 11g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 24g
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