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Keftedes (Greek Meatballs with Mint & Feta)

Keftedes are the meatballs your meatballs dream about becoming.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 (20 meatballs)
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20) or a mix of beef and lamb
  • 1/2 small onion grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 oz feta cheese finely crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp each ground cumin and cinnamon
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp almond flour as binder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork or meatballs will be tough.
  • Refrigerate the mixture 15-20 minutes — this helps them hold together.
  • Roll into golf-ball-sized balls (about 1.5 inches).
  • Heat 2-3 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry meatballs in batches, turning every 2 minutes, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
  • Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tzatziki and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 0.5g
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