Greek cuisine · Salads & Mezze

Keftedakia

Crispy fried meatballs with mint and oregano.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 500 g ground beef
• 1 onion
• Mint, oregano
• 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs
• Lemon

Instructions

1. Grate the onion very finely and squeeze lightly; chop the mint and oregano.
2. Knead the ground beef with the onion, herbs, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper for 3 min and chill for 15 min.
3. With wet hands, form small, slightly flattened balls (about 4 cm) and dredge in flour.
4. Heat olive oil over medium heat and fry the keftedakia all over for 6–8 min until golden brown and crispy.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve with lemon wedges and tzatziki – hot or lukewarm.