Pan-Fried Greek Keftedes with Fresh Mint and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Juicy Greek meatballs infused with fresh mint, parsley, and oregano, pan-fried until golden and served with a tangy yogurt dip. This Greek-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, white onion, finely grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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
• 0.5 lb ground pork
• 1 medium white onion, finely grated
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 cup bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, soak 0.5 cup bread crumbs in 0.25 cup milk for 5 minutes until softened. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 lb ground pork, 1 finely grated medium white onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 beaten large egg, soaked bread crumbs, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch diameter meatballs, about 20 total. Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add the meatballs in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, turning carefully to brown evenly. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Serve the warm keftedes with the yogurt dip garnished by extra chopped mint or parsley.