Keftedes Greek Meatballs with Whipped Feta

Welcome To Episode 98 of All Things Greek! Today we’re making Keftedes with Whipped Feta using the @foodbymaria APP (all info is linked in my bio). Psst… this is a 2:1 recipe because you get my Whipped Feta Recipe too!!

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These meatballs are exactly how I ate them growing up! They’re juicy, fragrant and always fried in the highest quality olive oil. Usually enjoyed with tzatziki but today we’re elevating them with classic with creamy whipped feta and a dash of lemon! What makes these balls so perfect is the grated onion and mint – so please do not skip those components. You’re going to absolutely LOVE these.

Ingredients:

450 g (1 lb) lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg
6 tbsp fresh chopped mint
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 lemon, cut into wedges
olive oil for cooking
tzatziki for serving (use our tzatziki recipe!)

Variation: serve with whipped feta

1 1/2 cups feta cheese
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp brine from the feta (the liquid the feta comes in)
zest of half a lemon
1 tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the whipped feta –

Make the whipped feta by adding the feta cheese, feta brine, lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest to a food processor and pulse until smooth and light. Set aside to make the meatballs.

For the keftedes –

Mix together ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, egg, chopped mint and breadcrumbs. Once combined, form into meatballs using about 1 heaping tablespoon per meatball.
Coat the bottom of a frying pan with olive oil and turn to medium heat.
Fry the meatballs in batches, stirring everything every few minutes until the meatballs are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
Serve on top of the whipped feta with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and fresh mint.

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