Greek style stuffed meatballs recipe

Greek Style Stuffed Meatballs recipe

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Introducing a delightful Greek-style stuffed meatballs recipe that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. These succulent meatballs are filled with a delicious combination of feta cheese, spinach, and aromatic herbs, making them a perfect option for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The recipe is straightforward and easy to follow, ensuring that both novice and experienced cooks can enjoy this culinary delight. Serve these mouthwatering meatballs with your favorite side dishes or as part of a meze platter for a complete Greek dining experience.

Keywords: Greek-style, stuffed meatballs, feta cheese, spinach, flavorful.

Greek style stuffed meatballs recipe details

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Ingredients

3	bell peppers, yellow, red and green, diced, diced
600 g	potatoes, peeled and quartered
100 g	cucumber, grated
2 tbsp	lemon juice
	salt and freshly ground black pepper
200 g	Greek yoghurt (10% fat)
1	pickled roasted bell pepper, diced
50 g	Feta cheese, crumbled
1	onion, chopped
600 g	beef mince
3 tbsp	breadcrumbs
1	egg
5 tbsp	oil
1 clove(s)	garlic, minced
1 tsp	paprika powder
1 tsp	tomato puree
1 tsp	mixed dried herbs, e.g. oregano, basil…

Instructions

In a bowl mix together the bell peppers, potatoes and 3 tablespoons of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 150°C. Divide the vegetables on a lined baking tray and bake for 35-40 minutes.

Mix the yoghurt with cucumber and garlic. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

In a bowl combine the Feta cheese and the pickled bell pepper.

Mix together the beef mince, onion, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, the paprika powder, herbs, tomato purée and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Mix in the egg and knead until well combined. Form 8 meatballs. Fill each meatball with ½ teaspoon of the Feta mixture.

In a pan, heat the remaining oil. Fry the meatballs until brown and crispy all around. Serve the meatballs together with the vegetables and the yoghurt dip.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a