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Greek meatballs (known as Keftedes in Greece) are bite-sized portions of deliciousness. They are juicy, loaded with fresh Mediterranean herbs and spices offering plenty of flavor that will transport your tastebuds straight to Greece! We’ve got two easy cooking methods covered (pan-fried or oven-baked) and no matter how you cook them, they’re always great served as a meze plate alongside some tangy tzatziki dip and lots of fresh oven-baked pita bread.

We’ve opted to use fresh mint for some extra zing, but if you can find spearmint, it’ll be even more authentic. We also opted for a little ground fennel seeds to add some layering of spice. We use a mixture of 50% beef mince and 50% pork mince, however, you can also use lamb mince meat. This recipe makes around 20-25 1-inch (2.5cm) meatballs.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Refrigerate time: 1 hour (optional)
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Here's what you'll need:

__Ingredients__ (makes 20-25 balls)
Meatballs:
17.5 oz (500 g) beef and pork mince mix
½ red onion, diced fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
6 large mint leaves, finely chopped
½ teaspoon of ground fennel seeds
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper (to taste)

__For Serving (Optional)__
Pita bread
Tzatziki (check out our easy-to-make Creamy Greek Tzatziki recipe)
Classic Greek garden salad with feta cheese

__Equipment Needed__
Large mixing bowl
Large fry pan or skillet (if using stovetop method)
Cooking tongs (if using stovetop method)
Kitchen towel

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