How to Cook: Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat while ground pork is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber and are often more nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients without cholesterol.

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mint, and egg in a large bowl.

Season the mixture with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Transfer the cooked meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serve with lemon wedges and tomato sauce on the side.

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