Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

Keftedes (Greek Meatballs) with Perfect White Rice

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp chili pepper flakes
• 1 cup milk
• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs

Perfect White Rice

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cup water
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp salted butter

Instructions

Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

• Preheat oven to broil, or 500 F
• Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix all together using your hands.
• Roll out the meatballs by measuring approximately one heaping tablespoon and placing them on a large baking sheet.
• Place them on the top rack in your oven and broil for approximately 12 minutes, or until the tops are nice and brown and the meatballs are cooked through.
• Serve with your choice of side and enjoy!

Perfect White Rice

• Add the rice to a medium pot.
• Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water is clear. 
• Drain the water then add 2 cups of water and the salt.
• Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. 
• Once the rice is boiling,  turn the heat down to low and cover the pot for 10 minutes.
• Once the rice is cooked, add 2 tbsp salted butter and stir it in until the butter is melted.

Course: supper

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