Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs
Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs are tender and aromatic, with juicy beef balanced by grated potato for lightness and a lift of lemon, mint, and parsley. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth while a crisp fry gives a satisfying bite. Serve hot with lemon wedges for weeknight dinners, mezze spreads, or casual gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Put the lemon juice in a large bowl. Coarsely grate the potatoes into the lemon juice, stirring well to keep them from browning. Stir in the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, mint, cinnamon, lemon zest, eggs, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly, then shape into oblong balls about 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide.
- 3
Add the meatballs to the hot oil in batches, without crowding. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per batch. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 524.33 kcal High 26%
- Protein 31.18 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 25.48 g 9%
- Total Fat 32.69 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 12.99 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 185.36 mg High 62%
- Sodium 382.89 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 86.99 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.82 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 271.1 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 72.49 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 25.56 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Keftedes Greek Style Meatballs is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Oil, and Dried Mint. Each serving provides about 524.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Oil, Dried Mint, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 524.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs healthy?
- Keftedes – Greek-Style Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 524.33 calories and 31.18 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 382.89 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.99 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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