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Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

Servings 30 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup panko or GF panko
  • ½ small red onion, grated or finely chopped
  • 6 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes (add a little more if you like spicy)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all other ingredients, pour the milk and egg mixture on top, and combine. 
  • Incorporate well, but do not over-mix, as this can make your meatballs tough. 
  • Roll the meatballs into small, equal-sized 1 ½” meatballs. This recipe makes about 30 meatballs. 
  • Place rolled meatballs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, or a baking sheet fitted with a gridded baking rack. Depending on the number of meatballs and their size, you might need to cook two batches.
  • Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 35 minutes.
  • Serve with pita bread, tzatziki, cucumbers, tomatoes, and kalamata olives.
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