Made with a mix of ground beef, pork or lamb, these Greek meatballs, or keftedes are a simple and easy to make appetizer that's made for sharing. Seasoned with fresh herbs and loaded with flavor.
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated, but be careful not to overmix it.
Using a 1-inch scoop, take from the mixture and make meatballs using your hands to form the balls. (You can dip your hands in a bowl with water when they get too sticky to help make your meatballs smoother.)
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 F oven for about 20 - 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Take out from the oven and let meatballs rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
Take care not to over mix the meatball mix. Ensure that the ingredients are combined, but stop mixing once they are. Over worked meatballs can become tough when baked.
You can also cook these meatballs in a skillet in a little oil. Brown them all over and make sure they are cooked all the way through before serving.
Use lean ground beef for this recipe, you will get most flavor from the lamb or pork which contain more fat.