Appetizer: Greece – Κεφτέδες ▶ Keftedes (Greek Beef Meatballs)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 small onion, grated
1 / 2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
1 / 4 cup (60 ml) milk
1 egg
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying

Instructions

1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk until absorbed, then combine with ground beef, grated onion, egg, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.  
2. Mix gently until just combined; form into walnut-sized meatballs.  
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry meatballs, turning, until evenly browned and cooked through (8–10 minutes).  
4. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with lemon wedges or tzatziki.