Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs)
Herb-and-onion meatballs pan-fried crisp. Juicy, aromatic, and high in protein with minimal carbs.
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Join HomecookedIngredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 15 g Mint
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Dried oregano (optional)
- 1 Egg (optional)
Method
- Grate the onion and knead into the meat with the garlic, mint, oregano, egg, and salt.
- Rest the mix chilled 15 minutes, then roll into small balls.
- Fry the meatballs in the olive oil, turning, until browned and cooked through, 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with lemon.
About Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs)
Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs) is a Greek lunch or dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes and serves 4.
Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs): frequently asked questions
Is Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs) take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 18 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out dried oregano, egg — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Keftedes (Greek Herbed Meatballs) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.