The BEST Greek Meatball Recipe Keftedes under the Broiler
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- These delicious Greek meatballs, also known as keftedes are packed with flavor. They’re light, juicy, and simply delicious. Super easy to make and they freeze beautifully. In this recipe, I cooked them under the broiler instead of pan-frying and saved myself a lot of cleanup. Make a double or even triple batch of these to have on hand for those busy days.
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2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
1 and 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
1 cup whole milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
1 bunch fresh parsley, thick stems removed
2-2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more
olive oil for brushing on top
Instructions
Add the garlic cloves to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Cut the onion into quarters and add it to the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, not ground.
Place the ground beef into a large mixing bowl. Add the onion and garlic.
Cut the bottom stems off of the parsley and add the parsley to the food processor. Save the stems for stock. Pulse until finely chopped and add the parsley to the mixing bowl.
Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the oil. Knead together until incorporated.
Form the meatballs and place them onto baking trays. Walnut sized (or golf ball sized) meatballs will yield about 60.
Brush the tops of the meatballs with olive oil.
Set the oven to the Broil setting and place an oven rack on the top section so that it is closest to the broiler element.
Place the tray under the broiler and cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
Serve with tzatziki or marinara sauce or use the meatballs in your favorite recipe. Enjoy and kali orexi!
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Hello Demetria, my late father used to use chopped Mint, oregano garlic onions and saltine crackers instead of breadcrumbs. He would cook them in a pan on the stove in oil olive oil of course. Miss him dearly and his meatballs he called him Greek meatballs. I love watching your videos, Stay safe, Greg
Saltine crackers? Good idea, I have to try that
It is 3:55 am in Ohio..... thanks a lot lady...... now I'm hungry and gotta get up and make meatballs 😩
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
Cannot wait to try my family will love this 🇬🇷❤️🇦🇺
Thank you! Can’t wait to make these tomorrow! This recipe reminds me so much of the ones my mother and I used to make. Lovely memories!
I always add chopped mint with the parsley. GREAT recipe, fantastic taste. I also put feta and keftedes on good french bread roll for a tasty sandwich with tzaziki or skordalia.....
The BEST meatballs I've ever made. They are really juicy and delicious, and meaty, so light and easy to eat.
I know as soon as my family gets their hands on them I'll be making heaps more every week, and it will be with joy.
Thank you Dimitra!!
TY sweet Dimitroula mou! I'm definitely gonna make these broiled Greek meatballs. It's healthier than pan-frying them Stay safe!
Thank you as always you are awesome., I love all your recipes, even though they don’t come out like yours and i feel like it’s taking me an eternity to start.. 😂 I go back and forth watching the steps.. I love all the ingredients you put in these recipes. Parsley 🌿 , garlic, more garlic 🧄, lemon 🍋 I’m so more in love with Greek food.. thank you for all the little details you give because I surely need it.. God Bless you 💛 👩🏻🍳
Thank you!! Love all your recipes. 😋
I just made these and they are so so good!! They have so much flavor!! Very easy to make and they took 13 minutes for me too!
Make these all the time now ! A family favorite ! So good.
Gluten Free bread crumbs are amazing!!! My friend who is a restaurant owner in Toronto does all his dishes GF!! Dishes like pastichio....mousaka etc..
Thank you for all fantastic recipes ❤️❤️❤️
"A few are already missing" made me laugh!
I love kefetedes!! I’ve never used milk but I will now. Thanks for sharing and being a beautiful, happy person.
I love your recipes I just made your meatballs today and my family love it,I had to put them for 17 minutes and they came delicious and so soft .
Thank you for this recipe and the gluten free options. I will definitely make these meatballs!😋
I have been cooking many of your dishes lately and they are all people pleasers and not difficult for an amateur cook.
These look super delicious, thank you.
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe! Take care, Kris K from CT
We made these yesterday and they were amazing! I also made a batch using impossible meat for my wife and they also turned out great. :)
Dear Dimitra I just made the keftedes and I have to say that they are the BEST I have ever made. PERIOD. I always loved to eat them as a child every time my Yaya made them but I dread frying because of the extra calories (and of course cleaning up after). Your recipe packs all of the awesome flavors and aromas of the traditional Greek keftedes without all the extra work. I highly recommend to leave the mixture in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. The result is amazingly delicious 😋 😍 👌
Thank you, Dimitra.
Thank you for sharing another awesome recipe! I bake my Italian meatballs and they are always awesome
I love tzatziki burger idea 😍 Thank you for this delicious recipe.
Love all your recipes! ❤️ Sure enjoyed the private cooking demonstrations in your home. 👩🍳
You’re one of my favorite chefs on here
Loving this meal prep style recipe! Thank you can’t wait to try 😊
😋Looks delish!
Love Keftedes. So delicious, I grew up on those eatable jewels!
🤤😀thank you. Very easy to make.
I love you and your recipes! I have "veganized" your Gigantes, and made my version of it on my channel, (and of course, mentioned you), and people absolutely loved it! 🥰
Hi Chef Jana! Just got finished watching your Christmas sausage episode. I just love you and Dimitra. ❤️
@@maggiewickwire2936 really?... that's awesome! 🥰🤗
i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know of a method to log back into an instagram account..?
I somehow forgot my account password. I love any assistance you can give me!
Looks delicious! Thanks.
Semitrailer
I discovered you several years ago and borrowed your recipe for baklava, which is still a family favorite. I rediscovered you these last few weeks and have made any number of Greek dishes which were deeply appreciated and enjoyed by family and friends. Thank you ever so much for sharing your incredible fund of knowledge and talents in the kitchen.
If you ever publish a cookbook please place a dozen copies on reserve for me. Thanks you again and Happy Holidays.
These are by far the best Greek meatballs out there. I make several dozen and freeze them for days I don't want to cook.
Anyone make this in their air fryer yet? Γεια στα χαράκια σου Dimitra!
Hi Dimitra! Not to be a smart ass or know it all, but try lightly sautéing the garlic and onion before adding it to the meat. You’ll see a major difference. I’m Greek American and a chef ;) I worked in Greece for years at the Grande Britain in downtown Athens. we used that method to prepare the keftedes for the buffet. Filakia polla.
Do you sauté them after you pulse them?
@@evagranitsas8222 ...naturally Eva ... how else will they be sautéed...
But, personally I think it changes the natural taste of the light grilled rissoles ....
It comes down to everyone’s preference and how light we like our food....
Will def try this next time, don’t know why I didn’t think of this sautéing bc it also helps with my digestion! Next time 😅
Can I do this with mince chicken?
@@genie121 yes you can but add a bit more bread crumbs and don’t forget to add eggs.
My favorite dish yummy
this looks so delicious and the music makes a good mood!! :)
Mint makes all the difference totally agree .
Never tried them yet, very interesting! Thanks!
Delicious 😋 👍👍👍👍👍
My mum used to use day old Vienna bread which had been soaked in water and liquid squeezed out instead of breadcrumbs, onion, lots of garlic and parsley and of course beef mince.
The onions and garlic were never sautéed like people are suggesting in the comments but I guess when mothers are working, cleaning and taking care of children they don’t quite have time for the extra steps. But personally I like that zingy garlic flavour. Oh and no mint was in them either. Best meatballs I’ve ever eaten.
The flavours in your recipe are very reminiscent of my childhood, great job Dimitra!
I haven't made them in a really long time now you just gave me an idea for dinner lol thank you
Kali Orexi :)
Gluten free breadcrumbs work very well.
I made French onion meatball soup. It is great 👍
You just kicked me um...to the delish zone! Always ready to taste new dishes! Yummy, yum! Doing the air fryer way.
Waving to you from south Georgia-land of best Peaches, boiled Peanuts, & Vidalia onions!
; )
Thanks 😊
nice recipe and you have a nice personality too
Hey Dimitra! Amazing recipe thanks! Always love your stuff! Btw, you forgot to add the dried oregano to your recipe list in your description and your website. 😁👍🏻
Your Recipes are the best!! You always give me ideas for dinner, I find it’s a real dilemma wondering what to cook every night for the family😫your my saviour Dimitroula 😘
You are so welcome!
you forgot the mint very impotand
Some people add lemon juice or vinegar instead of milk but you are right it's milk that makes the meat so juicy
They are best meatballs
Yummy
Made these many times, awesome recipe Dimitra. Finally substituted boiled potatoes for bread crumbs. Even more juicy with potatoes. ΟΠΑ!!
Glad you liked it!!
Great to use some butternut, sweet potatoes or cauliflower cooked and mashed instead of breadcrumbs. Just another depth of flavour. YUMMY
Great idea!! Potatoes work too :)
Yummy 👍😀💜
My father made the best meatballs ever, now I make them from his recipe.
I use lamb mince, mint, flat parsley, grated carrot, potato & onion, egg, breadcrumbs, season well let rest for an hour or 2, then roll them up, shallow fry them up , whilst using canned tomatoes in a separate pot bring to boil skim the skum, then add meatballs to sauce simmer away until cooked add a little more breadcrumbs to sauce to slightly thicken turn off & rest, serve with burnt buttered macaroni, and cheese of your choice my recipe is the BOMB…..
That’s dinner for tomorrow ;) yum!
So for gluten free, try dried potato flakes. Not as good but works
Yassas Dimitra! Mouth watering recipe that will be tried this week. Do you ever add fresh Basil and/or Mint in with the Parsley? I love those flavors in meat like hamburgers. I still will make your accoring to your recipe to start with :::))))))) Efgharisto para poli!
Yes, you can add basil. I make them with basil all the time.
I tried this last night. If you have a self cleaning oven, broiling meatballs is manageable outher than cleaning the cookie sheet. I find frying with a lidded sauce pan far easier to clean.
Hi Dimitra when I make my keftedes I use raw potato . By the way I’ve just subscribed to your channel and I’m very impressed. Thank you x
Thanks for subbing! My mom makes them that way and they're so delicious :)
Hi dimitria! Do you have a recipe for spanakopita the triangle version? I love it as a triangle. Thanks 😊 btw just made this and it was very good thank you
I plan to make these tonight, using ground lamb, and serve with your spinach pilaf and tzatziki. I initially was going to fix your updated spanakopita, but really don’t have space to store it - I live alone, and can’t possibly eat it at one sitting 😃
Κεφτεδακια!!! 😋😋😋😋
I just want to say, my husband and I have tried so many of your recipes and they are fantastic! Do you have a cookbook out yet? If not please please write one. I'll be the first person to buy it!
BTW I've had so many trial and error making tzaziki for years and now I know your recipe back and forth and its fantastic. Its always a hit in our house.
Traditionally we add grated potato to our Greek meatballs to keep them moist
You took your ring off before mixing the ingredients with the ground beef. Smart!
Xronia Polla, Dimitra! This is the same recipe that I use and love how they turn out! **For the Frying pan method, my Yiayia would roll each meatball into flour before frying, this gave it an extraordinary flavor...
Question: I've been meaning to post on your giourvalakia (sp?) recipe... I make mine as a soup and found that even though I use a 90% - 95% fat-free meat, there is still an exceeding amount of fat at the top of the pot. ...I usually place the entire pot in the refrigerator overnight and in the morning, skim off the solid fat; is there an alternative method I can use so I can input the avgolemono mixture the same day, that will quickly omit the added fat? **I've alternatively rolled my giourvalaki meatballs into flour prior to adding to the boiling broth mixture (does help slightly, but still has that added layer of fat. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated, Se Parakalo!!!
Efharisto, para poli!
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Hello. I love your recipes. When you say broil Do we use Low or High broil setting? I didn’t see it in the description. 🤗
Did these and they were great, _however_ I've never used the broil setting before and wasn't sure whether to set it to high or low..! So I chose low and left them for 12-13 min. I would've liked to cook them for longer, but they were starting to make smoke and I didn't want to burn anything.
Looks delicious. Can you freeze them cooked?
Loooove that you added a glute free option
Darn,it there goes my diet,, I don't care I'm making these ,, I should be able to enjoy at least once a month...
I prepped the meat mixture. Did you mention earlier in the video the right temperature for the oven? I don’t see it in the procedures. Thanks
Hey Demitra, what are your fav olive oil and feta brand?
Thanks so much for your recipe! I once had gifted as at a Greek festival with a tomato sauce that was absolutely delicious. Been trying to figure out what the sauce had. Any guesses what might have been used?? Thought I tasted allspice in it.
Onions, garlic, carrots, some sugar, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, dry basil.
you should try kafta tahini delicious lebanese dish 💖
Did you grease/spray the sheet pans?
They look dried out I like moist recipe
bravosou kali orexi
Hi I like your cooking please let me know how to make tzatziki
meat balls are always good
This looks delicious. I'm French, living in the South of France, and I wondered if I could cook them in the regular oven ? And if so, what temperature would be best not to overcook them ? Thank you Dimitra, for your response.
Yes you can. 180 Celsius is fine.
I was expecting you to say you use beef and lamb. Is there a reason you only use beef? They look delicious!
Interesting. No mint?
Can you use 2% milk instead of whole milk?
Do you not use any cinnamon and/or mint leaves?
My grandmother used those ingredients, best ever
You can’t make Greek meatballs without mint leaves period.
Agreed, I used the recipe and added mint.
Agree 💯
Yia Yia never put mint leaves in hers she's 💯 % Greek
@@pennyusa8514 southerner.
@@gpat986 Northerner,here,used mint with lamb,not “kima “.
I don't know what it is with koftes, unless they are fried and the whole house stinks for a week - they are not koftes! 😆 Nice job done with grilling (broiling) them!
My oven only comes with a low or high setting for the broiler, which setting would you recommend I set it to to make these delicious meatballs?
Slow setting so they cooked through without risking burning them outside and be uncooked inside
Just finished the first,batch it finished,I'm South African cooked for a Greek teenager,you know how picket they are .
Did you use yogurt as filling before serving?
I cannot broil as i have no grill. How should i bake them?
High or low broil?
Do you not put mint
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I like lots of mint in mine.