Recipe

Eastern European Meat Balls Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Elgab89 / All my dishes 1 year, 3 months ago This recipe is made all around Eastern Europe. It is called Kefte by Greeks and Koftas by Turks, cufte by Croatians and Chiftele (read Kiftele) by Romanians and the principle is the same. This is my mom recipe that I would not change for the world. Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:6	Elgab89
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Ingredients

600 gr ground pork

400 gr ground beef

1 onion diced

2 slices of bread without crust moistened in water

1 large potato shredded small

1 large carrot shredded

2 tbsp diced parsley

2 tbsp diced dill

6 diced garlic cloves

2 eggs

salt and pepper

1/2 cup flour

1 cup oil (I use sunflower or Canola)

Directions

Mix all the above with the exception of flour. The moistened bread adds moisture to the mix and will give you a nice and soft inside texture. Actually, my mom adds 2 tablespoons of water to the whole mix.

Make little balls with your hands and dust them with flour.

Fry them in hot oil for 5-7 min on each side.

Cool them on paper towel.

You can serve them with a tomato sauce or as is.

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Comments

mark555 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I agree I would not change them ether

luisascatering 1 year, 3 months ago said:
These make my mouth water! One question: is the shredded potato raw or cooked?

elgab89 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Sorry, it is raw - it will cook when you fry them.

lanacountry 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Elga..this sounds WONDERFUL..BTW..your name is
so beautiful!!
5 high forks * * * * *! :)
Have a joyful Sunday!! Hugs! :)
Lana

robertg 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I know how I'm going to make the meatballs next time,thanks for sharing..........Bob

lor 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I love kefta, koftas, cufte or chiftele and thank you very much for posting your Mom's recipe. It's a "5" fork taste treat winner!

debwin 1 year, 3 months ago said:
My 13 year old is always asking for meatballs...I will definitely be giving this recipe a try.

marky90 1 year, 3 months ago said:
This is excellent! Love meatballs....Thanks so much! Marky

carmenperez 1 year, 3 months ago said:
My mom used to make these
in burger form and that thick
crusty chrispy white homemade
bread and i had for lunch
in school yummmmmy cant wait to taste
again ty much

marky90 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Oh this is good, classic comfort!! Thanks to you and Mom!! All my best, Marky

loxy 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Hello Elgab! Happy morning to you! These meatballs sound wonderful! When you have a winner, you keep it. Great recipe from your Mom!! and the score is...... ..... .... "5"

noir 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Terrific! :)

chefzilla 1 year, 3 months ago said:
These are just real special.

lura 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Elga, This is a great recipe. Your momma certainly knew what she was doing. I am saving this for future use. Thanks so much.

chacha 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I love these and your recipe. I have to omit the pork for dietary reasons but I know these will taste delicious. This is a great 5 fork recipe and many thanks for posting it.

momo_55grandma 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Great recipe{love the different meatballs thanks

angelica14 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Elgab,
Wow! My husband is fired up about this recipe. His grandmother came over from the Ukraine with his dad when his dad was a child. She cooked all Ukrainian foods, which he loves. I told him I just found a recipe for Eastern European meatballs and he wants me to make them tomorrow (at the latest!).
This looks like a very good recipe. I thank you for it. It's going to make him very happy.
Angelica14

pieplate 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Yep, I think your mom knows what she is doing here.

linspj 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I like your combination of flavors. I would put these out for a warm appetizer, with picks.

canzi 1 year, 2 months ago said:
These sounds great. Bookmarked! Thanks for the recipe!

cholena 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Wow , more like sweedish meatballs ... I love the texture of beef and pork mixed ... Thx Elga !!!

mountainmama 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Wow is all I can say and you got my HIGH 5..now break down the first two ingredients and I'll make it this weekend..LOL