Cretan Spiced Meatballs

Cretan Spiced Meatballs are a delicious and flavorful dish from the Cretan cuisine. These meatballs are seasoned with traditional Cretan spices, making them a perfect addition to any Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Cretan Spiced Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  5. Serve the Cretan Spiced Meatballs hot with your favorite side dishes or as part of a meze platter.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Plate Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons Measuring cup

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the meatballs with tzatziki, pita bread, and a Greek salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For extra flavor, you can add a dash of ground allspice to the meatball mixture.

Cost

$12