I know I’ve posted Keftedakia before…But this week’s Sunday Supper theme is “Meatballs,” and I thought they’d be perfect to make again (and it gives me a chance to re-shoot the photos!). Plus, they’re one of the few dishes I know the bambino will devour!
I think lamb more than beef when I think of Greek cuisine, and since I know Jay and the bambino both like lamb, that’s what I used this time. You can use ground beef instead, though, if that’s your preference (it’s mine–I’m not really a big fan of lamb). Plus, beef (at least here in Brookings) is a LOT cheaper than lamb. But if cost isn’t a factor, by all means, go the more authentic route and try them with lamb.
I know I’ve mentioned before that the recipe is the first one I made from a cookbook the bambino got me for my birthday when he was a toddler. I remember Jay apologizing because it was a used cookbook off Amazon, but when he’d been looking for gifts for me himself, the bambino saw this particular cookbook, and said, “Daddy, that one!” So of course, I love it. And Keftedakia was the first thing I made from it.
The recipe itself suggests serving it with tomato sauce and rice, which is how I’ve served it in the past. I made a simple sauce from canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, but I imagine you can use whatever tomato sauce you like. If I liked lamb more, I bet these would also be good stuffed in a warm pita and topped with tzatziki.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. With clean hands, mix well, but be careful not to over-mix. Shape the mixture into balls approximately 1-inch in size. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. *Number of meatballs will depend on how large/small you shape thembr]
Keftedakia #SundaySupper
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Recipe source: [Betty Crocker's International Cookbook
Thanks to Sue at Palatable Pastime for hosting this week’s event. If lamb’s not up your alley, check out the other contributions from the rest of the Sunday Supper crew:
Meatball Appetizers:
- Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Meatballs with Maple Balsamic Sauce from The Crumby Cupcake
- Cheesy Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Meatballs from The Weekend Gourmet
- Crab Cake Mini Meatballs with Tartar Sauce from The Texan New Yorker
- Garlicky Shrimp Meatballs from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Grilled Korean Meatballs from Palatable Pastime
- Saucy Thai Meatballs from Brunch-n-Bites
- Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs from Noshing With The Nolands
- Stuffed Meatballs from The Freshman Cook
- Tofu Nuggets from NinjaBaker
- Turkey Meatballs in Orange Sauce from Pine Needles In My Salad
- Turkey Meatballs with Spinach and Goat Cheese from Our Good Life
Meatball Soups:
- Russian Meatball Soup from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Main Dish Meatballs:
- All-Purpose Meatballs from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Baked Meatballs with Swiss Chard from And She Cooks
- Bourbon Baked Bean Meatballs from Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Cheesy Italian Meatball Sandwich from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Chicken Parmesan Meatball Casserole from Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
- Deep Dish Skillet Meatball Pizza from From Gate to Plate
- Fightin’ Irish Balls from Monica’s Table
- General Tso’s Chicken Meatballs from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Grandma’s Italian Meatball Subs from Family Around The Table
- Hamballs from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Kefta Mkaouara (Moroccan Meatballs Tagine) from Curious Cuisiniere
- Keftedakia (Greek-style Meatballs) from Tramplingrose
- Kofte-Style Lamb Meatballs in a Tomato-Pepper Sauce from Caroline’s Cooking
- Meatball Subs from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Moroccan Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from MyGourmetConnection
- Orecchiette and Meatball Skillet Dinner from Momma’s Meals
- Persian Lamb Meatballs from Food Lust People Love
- Portuguese Meatballs in Garlicky Wine Sauce from Family Foodie
- Roasted Vegetable Meatballs from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Slow Cooker Meatball Ranch Stroganoff from Seduction in the Kitchen
- Slow Cooker Spanish Meatballs from The Chef Next Door
- Sriracha Sesame Turkey Meatballs from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Sun Dried Tomato & Bulgarian Feta Chicken Meatballs over Lemon-Spinach Orzo From Simply Healthy Family
- Swedish Meatballs (Frikadeller) from Feeding Big
- Swedish Meatballs with Zucchini Ribbons from Angels Home Sweet Homestead
- Sweet & Sour Freezer to Slow-Cooker Meatballs from Wholistic Woman
- Tajine-el-Khoukh (Algerian Stuffed Peaches) from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Thai Meatball Lettuce Wraps from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Thai Spaghetti and Meatballs from Kitchen Gidget
- Thai Red Curry Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce from kimchi MOM
- Ultimate Pasta & Meatballs from MealDiva
Meatball Desserts:
- Brownie Meatballs with Frosting Spaghetti from Pies and Plots
Plus Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and More Amazing Meatball Recipes from Sunday Supper Movement
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