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Greek Meatballs is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It’s appreciated by millions every day. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. Greek Meatballs is something that I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.
Greek Meatballs nutrition per serving, meatballs only. Flavorful and delicious, these Greek meatballs are super easy to make, melt in your mouth tender, and will have everyone begging for seconds. Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) - Delicious Variations. One of my personal favourite variation is the traditional fragrant soutzoukakia recipe!
To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook greek meatballs using 34 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Greek Meatballs:
- Prepare For the meatballs
- Prepare 1 pound ground beef or pork, lamb, chicken, turkey (or combination of beef and pork)
- Take 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (paleo - omit, gluten free - use GF breadcrumbs)
- Take 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- Prepare 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Prepare 1/4 cup finely chopped Kalamata olives (I use and recommend Lindsay Naturals Kalamata Olives)
- Prepare 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Get 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- Get 1 large egg
- Make ready 1 teaspoon salt
- Make ready 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Take 1 teaspoon paprika
- Prepare 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Take 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- Make ready 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- Take 3/4 teaspoon thyme
- Get For the Roasted Vegetables:
- Make ready 1 medium eggplant (choose one that isn't too fat but more slender to avoid too many bitter seeds), peeled and diced into ¼ inch pieces
- Make ready 5 cloves garlic, peels left intact
- Make ready 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Make ready SAUCE
- Prepare 1 medium red onion, chopped
- Take 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Take 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- Make ready 1/2 cup dry red wine (or use white if using chicken or turkey)
- Make ready 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I recommend certified San Marzano's from Italy)
- Get 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- Take 1 teaspoon salt
- Make ready 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Get 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Get 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Prepare 1 cup whole Kalamata olives, drained (I use and recommend Lindsay Naturals Kalamata Olives)
- Take 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Make ready 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
These Greek Meatballs can be served as an appetizer with Tzatziki sauce or. Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs). this link is to an external site that may or may. Keftedes - Greek Meatballs - are crispy on the outside and super juicy within! Made with lean turkey mince, red onion, feta, wholemeal breadcrumbs, mint and oregano.
Steps to make Greek Meatballs:
- First we’re going to get the eggplant going so that can roast while we’re working on the other stuff. Select an eggplant that is on the narrow side. Fat ones tend to have more seeds which results in a bitter flavor. The peel also tends to be bitter in flavor and tough in texture, so peel the eggplant completely. - - Dice it into chunks about 1/4 inch in size. You can make them larger if you prefer. - - Don’t worry about tossing them with lemon juice to prevent them from getting brown. They’re going to get very brown while roasting them anyway. - - First get the roasted eggplant and garlic going. Toss them with a little salt and the olive oil and spread them out single-layer on a lined cookie sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned, turning once with a spatula after about 10 minutes. Remove Set aside. Once cool, peel and mince the roasted garlic.
- Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands or a food processor to incorporate the ingredients. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls (you can make them larger if you prefer).
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (See NOTE for oven baking method). Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
- Add the red onions and the oil if more is needed and cook them until soft and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another couple of minutes until softened. Add the wine and bring it to a rapid boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
- Add the roasted eggplant, roasted garlic and all of the sauce ingredients, except for the olives, parsley and mint, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the whole Kalamata olives, cover and simmer for another 5 minutes then stir in the chopped parsley and mint.
- Garnish with some extra parsley and mint and serve with crusty bread, rice or orzo and a Greek or leafy green salad
Keftedes - Greek Meatballs - are crispy on the outside and super juicy within! Made with lean turkey mince, red onion, feta, wholemeal breadcrumbs, mint and oregano. Are you head-over-heels in love with meatballs? Although these are Greek meatballs, you can find a meatball in the cuisines of nearly every culture. What other dish is so versatile, so affordable and so easy to make?
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