Keftedes Greek Meatballs
Juicy pan fried meatballs with mint, oregano and a hint of lemon. Serve with tzatziki and pitta.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.29 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the mince, onion, garlic, bread, egg, herbs and lemon zest in a bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and plenty of pepper. Mix well with your hands.
- 2
Chill for 15 minutes.
15 min - 3
Roll into 20 walnut sized balls and dust lightly with the flour.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning, for 10 minutes until browned all over and cooked through.
10 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm with lemon wedges, tzatziki and pitta.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.