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Easy Greek Lamb Meatballs & Fluffy Homemade Sourdough Naan Recipe

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Greek Meatballs

Cultural Context

Greek meatballs, or Keftedes, have their roots in ancient Greece, where they were often made with a variety of meats and spices. Traditionally served as a meze, these flavorful bites are a staple at family gatherings and celebrations. Today, Keftedes are enjoyed worldwide, often accompanied by tzatziki or served in pita bread, showcasing their adaptability and enduring popularity.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
9 tablespoons water (300 ml)
1 and 1/2 cups sourdough discard
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup yogurt (or sour cream)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
4 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 sweet potatoes
Greek seasoning

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, and ricotta is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, and crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute.

1

Add 9 tablespoons of water to a bowl.

2

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of sourdough discard to the water.

3

Add 1/3 cup of olive oil to the mixture.

4

Add 3/4 cup of yogurt to the bowl.

5

Whisk the mixture together until combined.

6

Add 3 teaspoons of baking powder to the mixture.

7

Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture.

8

Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the mixture and mix well.

9

Add 4 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture.

10

Mix until a dryish shag forms.

11

Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead it together until it is slightly sticky but workable.

12

Let the dough sit and hydrate for about 10 minutes.

13

Turn on the griddle to medium heat (4 out of 5).

14

Peel the skins off 2 sweet potatoes using a knife.

15

Cut the sweet potatoes into fries.

16

Season the sweet potato fries with Greek seasoning.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbrowningbaking

Equipment Needed

griddlemixing bowlknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Keftedes

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