Greek Keftedes (Meatballs)

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Greek Keftedes (Meatballs).

1. Step 1

   Start by taking a large bowl and gently moistening torn pieces of bread with milk, allowing them to soak while you prepare the other ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Next, grab your food processor and mince some garlic.

3. Step 3

   Then, add quartered onion, dried mint, salt, and black pepper to the processor.

4. Step 4

   Blend everything until the onion is finely chopped, releasing a wonderful aroma that will make your kitchen feel inviting.

5. Step 5

   Now, combine this flavorful onion mixture with the soaked bread in your bowl.

6. Step 6

   To this, add ground beef, ground lamb, and eggs.

7. Step 7

   Get your hands in there and mix everything together until it’s well blended; this is where the magic happens! Once your mixture is ready, shape it into meatballs, aiming for about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter—perfect bite-sized morsels.

8. Step 8

   Next, pour some flour into a shallow dish.

9. Step 9

   Roll each meatball in the flour, ensuring they are nicely coated while shaking off any excess.

10. Step 10

    Arrange the meatballs on a plate or baking sheet, pressing them down slightly to keep them from rolling away.

11. Step 11

    Now, it’s time to fry! In a large skillet, heat about an inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.

12. Step 12

    Fry the meatballs in batches, about 8 to 10 at a time, until they turn a beautiful golden brown and are cooked through, which should take around 10 minutes.

13. Step 13

    As they cook, your kitchen will fill with a mouthwatering scent that’s hard to resist.

14. Step 14

    Once they’re done, transfer the meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

15. Step 15

    Repeat this process with the remaining meatballs, and soon you’ll have a delicious batch ready to enjoy!.