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Keftedes Greek meatballs

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  • Wonderfully soft keftedes Greek meatballs, with the addition of herbal spices. They are made from ground beef, very tender and fragrant. Preparation is fast and simple. Follow the recipe.

Ingredients: simple, total time: 80 min., 4-6 servings
  • 500 g ground beef

  • 1 medium onion/ finely chopped

  • 2 large cloves of garlic/ minced

  • 3 slices of bread

  • 1 small cup of breadcrumbs/ 150 ml

  • 150 ml milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 4 Tbsp parsley/ finely chopped

  • 2. 5 Tbsp fresh mint

  • 1. 5 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup of flour for coating

  • OIlive oil for frying.

Keftedes-Greek-meatballs
Keftedes Greek meatballs
Preparation:
  1. In a deep bowl, add all ingredients except oil and flour.

  2. Dip the bread in the milk from all sides and let it soak for 10 minutes.

  3. After passing time, strain the bread and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients. Mix everything well into a uniform mixture.

  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. After the spinning time, form oval balls and press them gently.

  5. Roll each formed ball in flour and shake off the excess.

  6. Heat the oil in a pan and fry several pieces on each side until they are well browned.

  7. Place them on a kitchen towel to absorb excess fat.

  8. Serve with tzatziki salad and a slice of lemon.


Buon appetito!



NOTE:
  • If you like it hot, you can add hot spices, the dressing can also be hot.

  • You can serve ajvar mayonnaise, tzatziki with keftedes.

  • As a side dish, you can make French fries, mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, salads, spinach and other vegetables of your choice.

  • Keep the remaining keftedes covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Heat in the oven, pan or microwave.

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