Margaret’s Greek Keftedes Meatballs
Margaret’s Greek Keftedes Meatballs blend beef and lamb with dried mint for a fragrant, herb-forward bite that’s crisp on the outside and tender within. These savory morsels shine as a meze alongside tzatziki, or as part of a casual dinner with Greek salad and warm pita. Expect balanced seasoning, gentle garlic and onion notes, and a satisfying pan-fried finish.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a large bowl, moisten the bread pieces with the milk and set aside.
- 2
Mince the garlic in a food processor, then add the onion, mint, salt, and pepper. Process until the onion is finely chopped.
- 3
Add the onion mixture to the bowl with the moistened bread, along with the beef, lamb, and eggs. Mix with your hands until fully combined.
- 4
Shape the mixture into balls that are 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
- 5
Put the flour in a shallow pan, and roll the balls in the flour to coat. Shake off any extra flour, then place the meatballs on a plate or baking sheet and press them slightly to flatten. This keeps them from rolling.
- 6
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, 8 or 10 at a time, and cook until nicely browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Drain the meatballs on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Calories 501.33 kcal High
- Protein 34.84 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.19 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 307.37 mg High
- Sodium 315.79 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.15 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.77 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 119.85 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.43 mg Good Source
- Potassium 248.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 62.15 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.88 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Margaret's Greek Keftedes Meatballs is a Greek appetizer recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Dried Mint, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 501.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Margaret’s Greek Keftedes Meatballs?
- It is a Greek meatball recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Margaret’s Greek Keftedes Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Dried Mint, Eggs, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Margaret’s Greek Keftedes Meatballs?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Margaret’s Greek Keftedes Meatballs?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 501.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Margaret’s Greek Keftedes Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
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