Juicy, tender Greek meatballs that are bursting with flavours of oregano, mint, parsley and red onion.
Servings: –+ meatballs | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves finely chopped
- ½ – 1 teaspoon red chili flakes(optional)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- ¼ cup olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together except flour and oil. Mix well and refrigerate the ground meat for 1 hour.
- Take around 2 tablespoon of the mixture and make round balls with it. Grease your hands with oil if the meat is sticking to it.
- In a dish put the flour. Dredge each meatball with the flour and shake off excess.
- Heat the oil in a wide pan. On medium heat fry the meatballs till nicely brown from all sides.
- Take out and serve with Tzaziki sauce, pita bread and Greek salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.2g | Protein: 42.3g | Fat: 16.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 608mg| Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1.3g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 25mg
