Beef Rissoles (Keftethes)
Beef Keftethes are one of the most loved dishes by Greeks. They are typically made with minced beef, onion, garlic, eggs, oregano and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 3 1/3 lb finely minced beef
- 3 1/2 oz finely chopped onion
- 6 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 oz chopped parsley
- 2 tsp chopped mint
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 chopped cloves of garlic
- 2 beaten eggs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 3 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Combine 1.5 kg finely minced beef, 100 g finely chopped onion, 175 g breadcrumbs, 25 g chopped parsley, 2 tsp chopped mint, 1/2 tsp oregano, 2 chopped cloves of garlic, 2 beaten eggs, 50 ml olive oil, 25 ml vinegar, 50 ml hot water
- and seasoning.
- Mould into 20 balls and golden shallow fry in olive oil, drain and serve.
Calories: 846 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Protein: 49 g
Fat: 60g
Saturated Fat: 21 g
Trans Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 233 mg
Sodium: 401 mg
Potassium: 813 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 482 IU
Vitamin C: 8 mg
Calcium: 121 mg
Iron: 7 mg