Name: Authentic Mpiftekia (Greek Meat Patties)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended) or a mix of beef and lamb; 1 medium yellow onion, finely grated (about 1/2 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 slice white bread (crust removed), soaked in water and squeezed dry, or 2 tbsp breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying) or vegetable oil

Mpiftekia Greece

Greek meat patties made with ground meat (usually beef or lamb) mixed with onions, garlic, and herbs, often grilled or fried.

Meat patties

Made with

Ground meat onions garlic herbs

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