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Greek Meatballs (Keftedes), GF, DF

These light, juicy meatballs pack an amazing flavor with lots of garlic and cilantro - perfect to enjoy gluten-free and dairy-free at anytime of the day!
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Servings

30

This is an easy and very quick recipe for Greek-style meatballs, that yields a whopping 30 servings. In just 20 minutes you will enjoy the juiciest meatballs ever with minced beef & pork, onions, garlic, herbs, and modest spices. 

Serve with a tzatziki sauce or lemon for a kick!

Let me know in the comments below if you tried the recipe and if you have any variations you’d like to share! 🙂

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) | GF, DF | How to Make the Juiciest Meatballs

RECIPE

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes), GF, DF

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 pound of ground pork
  • 1 grated onion
  • 1 minced bunch of cilantro
  • 6 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
  • 1/4 cup of vegan mayo
  • 1/4 cup of gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil

Directions

For the Meatballs:
  • In a mixing bowl add ground beef, pork, onion, cilantro, garlic, spices, and vegan mayo
  • Mix ingredients for the meatballs until equally incorporated
  • Using a scooper or a spoon, roll meatballs by hand until equally spherical
  • Then one-by-one just lightly roll the surface of the meatballs into the gluten-free flour
  • Add olive oil to a cooking pot or dutch oven over medium heat
  • After 5 minutes, add meatballs to the frying oil in batches
  • Fry meatballs on each side for 3-5 minutes
  • Remove meatballs from the frying oil to a drying rack when they’re done
  • Serve with tzatziki sauce or lemon
NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING)

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes), GF, DF

Calories: 90 | Total Fat: 7 g | Cholest: 20 mg | Total Carb: 2 g | Protein: 6 g

Click here for full nutrition label Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.  
 

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