Keftedakia (Greek-Style Meatballs)

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By Gus Constantellis

These keftedakia, oregon Greek meatballs, marque an irresistible main people oregon appetizer. In summation to the accepted ingredients, the look from stand-up comedian Gus Constantellis, who adapted it from his precocious mother, surprises with the brightness of vinegar, which helps to chopped done the richness of the meat. Mint, successful summation to parsley, infuses the meatballs with a refreshing, woodsy note. Frying these meatballs is the classical preparation, but you tin besides cook oregon aerial fry them, too; spot Variations.

Serve with pita, atom pilaf oregon orzo, on with tzatziki, if you like, oregon a Greek salad.

From comedian Gus Constantellis.

Ingredients

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Servings: 4-6 (makes astir 24 meatballs)

1 lb crushed beef, preferably 80 percent lean
1 mean yellowish bulb (8 ounces), grated oregon pulsed successful a nutrient processor
4 ail cloves, minced oregon finely grated
1 ample egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cupful plain breadcrumbs oregon panko
1/2 cupful chopped caller flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
1/4 cupful chopped caller mint leaves
1 tablespoonful distilled achromatic vinegar
1 tablespoonful beverage (any kind)
1 spoon good salt
1 spoon freshly crushed achromatic pepper
Neutral oil, specified arsenic canola oregon avocado, for frying
2/3 cupful all-purpose flour, positive much arsenic needed
1 lemon, chopped into wedges

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (4 meatballs), based connected 6

Calories
325
Fat
21 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Carbohydrates
16 g
Sodium
508 mg
Cholesterol
85 mg
Protein
17 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
3 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

From comedian Gus Constantellis.

Tested by Olga Massov and Kristen Hartke.

Published February 14, 2025

Updated March 18, 2026