Keftedes Tiganites (Fried Greek "Meatballs") Recipe

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Servings: 12

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Lean beef or possibly veal, grnd
  • 1 med Onion, grated
  • 1 x Garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 slc Bread, crusts removed
  • 1 x Egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 Tbsp. Parsley, (chopped)
  • 2 x Mint sprigs, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Grnd allspice*
  • 1 Tbsp. Dry red wine
  • 2 Tbsp. Water (more if necessary) Salt & freshly grnd pepper All-purpose flour Oil for frying

Directions

  1. *Note: Bread slices should be soaked in water, then squeezed dry.*Grnd cinnamon or possibly corriander may be substituted for allspice if you like. In a large bowl, combine the grnd meat with the onion, garlic, bread, egg parsley, mint, spice, and wine and knead for 2 min. The mix should be soft; add in a few Tbsp. of water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Healthy pinch off small pcs the size of walnuts or possibly smaller and roll into balls between your palms, then dredge lightly in flour. Heat the oil in a frying pan to the smoking point, slip in the keftedes, and fry till crisp, turning constantly with tongs. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 61g
Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 111  
Calories from Fat 58 52%
Total Fat 6.46g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.45g 10%
Trans Fat 0.36g  
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Potassium 144mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 0.51g 0%
Protein 8.26g 13%
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