Description
These Greek meatballs, also known as keftedes, are a flavorful blend of ground lamb or beef with herbs and spices. Baked to perfection, they are juicy and tender, perfect for a main course or as a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the meatballs: Use a tablespoon or small scoop to form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush or drizzle the meatballs with olive oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with tzatziki sauce, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before finishing them in the oven.
- These freeze well for quick lunches or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
