Greek Meatballs are different from regular meatballs in that they have chopped mint as well as parsley in the meat mixture. They can be used as filling for pita bread along with Greek salad and tzatziki. It’s the most amazing meal in as little as 30 minutes!
Ingredients for Greek Meatballs
- Lean ground beef
- Red onion
- Garlic
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh mint
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- All-purpose flour
- Olive oil
How to Make Greek Meatballs
1. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, red onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, mint, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Use your hand to make sure everything is well combined. Divide the mixture into 16 balls.
2. Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge the meatballs, shaking the excess off.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides until fully cooked.
4. Serve with tzatziki and Greek salad on the side.
Can I Freeze Greek Meatballs?
Yes, you can either freeze them before or after cooking them. To freeze them uncooked, place them on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes until almost solid. You can then transfer them to a freezer bag and this way they won’t stick together. Freeze for up to 3 months.
If you freeze them after cooking them, let them come to room temperature and place them in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to Serve Greek Meatballs?
These meatballs are very tasty. You can serve them as an appetizer alongside tzatziki for dipping. You can also use them as filling for pita bread or wraps, with Greek salad and tzatziki.
Are these meatballs keto-friendly?
In case you’re on a keto diet and you want to keep your meatballs low on carbs, substitute the breadcrumbs with something like crushed pork rinds for instance, which is free of carbs.
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Greek Meatballs Recipe
These Keftedes otherwise known as Greek meatballs are delicious ground lamb balls that are flawlessly seasoned. They’re sided with a tasty tomato sauce or Tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, red onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, mint, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Use your hand to make sure everything is well combined. Divide the mixture into 16 balls.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge the meatballs, shaking the excess off.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides until fully cooked.
- Serve with tzatziki and Greek salad on the side.
Notes
- Depending on the products you're using, the nutrients may differ. You can use a calorie counter to monitor your calories.
- Turkey and ground beef can also be used to make these meatballs.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 370Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 45g
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