Name: Authentic Keftedes Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and ground lamb); 1 medium onion, finely grated or minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (or stale bread soaked in water and squeezed dry); 1 large egg; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional but traditional); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for a traditional Cretan touch); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying); Flour (for dredging)

Keftedes Greece

Greek meatballs made with ground beef or lamb, onions, garlic, and herbs, often served with tzatziki sauce.

Meatballs

Made with

Ground beef or lamb onions garlic herbs

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