Greek Keftedes (Meatball Appetizers)

30 minTotal time
EasyDifficulty
220kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

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Traditional Greek meatballs made with ground beef or lamb, fresh herbs, and a blend of spices. Perfect as an appetizer served with a yogurt-sour cream dip or as a flavorful addition to spaghetti sauce.

Appetizer Greek

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine ground meat, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, white wine, beaten egg, herb blend, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. (Optional) Roll each meatball lightly in flour.
  4. Choose a cooking method:
  5. - Deep fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry meatballs until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. - Pan fry: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  7. - Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place meatballs on a baking pan and bake for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  8. Serve warm with yogurt-sour cream dip or your favorite spaghetti sauce.
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