Baked Beef Keftedes with Mint and Oregano

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Juicy Greek-style beef meatballs flavored with fresh mint and oregano, baked until golden and perfect for dipping or serving over rice. This Greek-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, onion, finely grated, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• optional lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 small finely grated onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large beaten egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Shape mixture into 16 meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over them.
3. Step 3: Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned on the outside and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Serve warm with lemon wedges for squeezing over and a side of tzatziki or Greek salad for a complete meal.