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.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 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.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- 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