Best Keto Kosher Greek Herbed Beef Meatballs (Keftedes)
How to Make It
Step 1
Finely dice the onion using a mandolin or sharp knife. Finely chop the parsley and mint. In a large bowl, place the ground beef, parsley, mint, oregano, ground almonds, eggs, sea salt, and a good grind of black pepper.
Step 2
Use your hands to thoroughly combine all the ingredients together. Grab small chunks of the mixture and roll them into a meatball size between your palms. Use a digital scale to help make even-sized meatballs. They should weigh approximately 30g/1oz per piece. Leave to chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to firm up slightly.
Step 3
Heat the avocado oil (or any vegetable oil) in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the meatballs into the pan and leave to fry 6-8 minutes on each side before turning. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to cook them in batches.
Step 4
Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley and wedges of lemon. They are delicious served with dairy-free tzatziki or Keto hummus. Enjoy hot or cold.
Ingredients
- Hamburger or ground beef, 90% lean – 500 g
- Onion, white, yellow or red, raw – 0.33 cup
- Parsley Fresh Or Raw Herb – 4 tbsp
- Peppermint, fresh – 2 tbsp
- Oregano, dried – 1 tsp
- Raw egg – 2 medium
- Almond flour – 0.25 cup
- Salt, sea salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – 0.25 tsp
- Avocado oil – 0.25 cup