The Tastiest Meatballs or Greek Keftedakia

Try these brown, tasty and crispy meatballs and they will become your summer favorite.
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“Keftedakia” or fried meatballs are a famous greek dish that is simple and easy to adapt to your tastes. They are great  as a main course or a snack. The secret is the freshness of the ingredients! 

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The Tastiest Meatballs or Greek Keftedakia

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 6 mins Rest Time 60 mins Total Time 1 hr 26 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 320 kcal per serving
Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Remove crust from bread slices and cut them into large pieces. In a bowl, add water and the bread and allow it to soak. Cut a thin slice from the top and the bottom of the onion. Peel the skin away and remove any soft outer layers. Using a grater (the largest holes), grate onion in a mixing bowl. 

  2. Add ground beef, pressed garlic, chopped mint to the onion. Squeeze soaked bread to release the extra water and add it to the mixture. Add olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. 

  3. Knead gently with wet hands for all ingredients to combine. Check once again for salt. The mixture should be slightly wet and workable, not too sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  4. Shape the mixture into 12 round bite size balls and set aside. Half fill a pan with vegetable oil and heat over medium to high heat.

  5. Roll each meatball in flour to coat. Pat lightly to remove the excess flour and place each one in the frying pan. Cook meatballs  in batches, so the aren't overcrowded.

  6. Fry meatballs for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. When ready, transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Each serving has 3 meatballs.
  • Serve with fries, tomato salad or mexican salsa.
  • Enjoy them as a snack! Make a wrap with meatballs, tomato, onion, parsley and yogurt sauce. 

1 Comment

  1. Πολύ ωραία συνταγή για κεφτεδάκια και να φανταστείτε αγαπητή ότι πριν
    δεν μου άρεσαν και έπαθα πλάκα με το πιάτο σου.
    Μπράβο!






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