Cooking Lucid
Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
Herbed Greek meatballs with mint, oregano, and a hint of cinnamon. Crispy outside, tender inside — perfect as meze or in pita.
Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Total 35 min
Serves 6
Appetizer·Greek·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground lamb
- 1 onion (grated)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup parsley and mint
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
Mix and shape
Combine all ingredients except oil. Roll into small balls.
- 2
Fry
Pan-fry in olive oil until deeply golden on all sides.
- 3
Serve
Serve with tzatziki, lemon wedges, and pita.
Nutrition per serving: 340 cal · 24g protein · 12g carbs · 24g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
