Name: Kittencal's Greek Lamb and Feta Meatballs (Keftedakia)
Prep time: 24 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 24 h 20 min
Yield: 16 meatballs
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 1/3 cup fresh minced parsley (can use a little more); 1 pinch dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Kittencal's Greek Lamb and Feta Meatballs (Keftedakia) created by Jonathan Melendez

These are a huge favorite with my family, there a wonderful change from regular beef meatballs, plan ahead the mixture needs to chill for 24 hours before shaping into balls :)

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ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
¹⁄₂ teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
¹⁄₃ cup fresh minced parsley (can use a little more)
1 pinch dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
1 small onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ cup crumbled feta cheese
¹⁄₂ cup chopped pitted green olives
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

directions

In a large bowl, mix together, all ingredients including the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or up to 48 hours.
Shape into 16 meatballs, and place on a baking sheet.
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake for about for 20-25 minutes or until meat is cooked.

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"These are a huge favorite with my family, there a wonderful change from regular beef meatballs, plan ahead the mixture needs to chill for 24 hours before shaping into balls :)"

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review by Jonathan Melendez

10/22/2020

These meatballs are packed with so much flavor, and they all blend so well together. They're delicious! I served them with pita, hummus and a simple cucumber and tomato salad. The perfect weeknight supper or weekend lunch. I loved it.

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review by Lise S.

9/9/2016

These were very good and liked by those who ate. I let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for 48 hours. They held together while the cheese and lamb fat melted. They were a bit salty for my taste so I wouldn't add the salt. The cheese and olives lend enough on their own. I served with corkscrew pasta in a olive oil, butter, garlic and cilantro sauce. A wine from Southern Italy such as Aglianico del Ventura goes well!

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