Greek Meatballs
Delicious and comforting Greek meatballs, rich in flavor and easy to make, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl, mixing ground meat, breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, pepper, and milk.
- Mix thoroughly with clean hands, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Cook meatballs in batches until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce or over a fresh salad.
Notes
For a variation, try adding chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes, or use ground chicken or turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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