Mainly eaten in Greece.

Keftedes: Greek Meatballs

Κεφτέδες (keftedes) · pronounced: kefte-desz

Keftedes recipe: seasoned minced beef shaped into meatballs that are crisp on the outside and soft inside, deep-fried in plenty of oil.

90 min Easy 20 servings
Keftedes recept: mentás, petrezselymes görög húsgombóc
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Ingredients

20 pieces
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For the meatballs

For coating

For frying

For serving

Method

  1. Soaking the bread

    Remove the crusts from the bread, soak it in milk, then squeeze it well.

    10 min
  2. Mixing

    Knead the minced beef thoroughly with the squeezed bread, the egg and the seasonings.

    10 min
  3. Shaping

    Shape the mixture into balls of about 40 to 45 grams, roughly 4 cm in diameter.

    15 min
  4. Resting

    Cover the balls and chill them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so they firm up.

    30 min
  5. Coating

    Lightly roll the meatballs in flour, then shake off any excess.

    10 min
  6. Frying

    Fry in plenty of moderately hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes per side, gently flattening them as they cook, then drain on kitchen paper.

    15 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (20 pieces)1 pieces
Energy2 715 kcal136 kcal
Fat193 g9,6 g
of which saturates73 g3,6 g
Carbohydrates60 g3,0 g
Protein174 g8,7 g
Fibre5,1 g0,3 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: flour, sunflower oil, lemon. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: white bread, milk (lactose), flour (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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