Keftedes (meatballs)
Keftedes are juicy Greek meatballs made with minced meat, grated potato, fresh parsley and dried mint. The Thermomix chops the onion finely, grates the potato evenly and mixes everything into a consistent mixture in minutes. Fried until golden, they deliver a crispy outside and tender, aromatic inside — ideal as a main course or part of a meze spread.
About this recipe
Keftedes Thermomix TM7 brings the beloved Greek meatball straight from the taverna to your kitchen table. Searching for easy Greek recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually means long ingredient lists, but this version keeps things simple: minced meat, potato, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs and a generous handful of fresh flat leaf parsley, lifted by dried mint and a splash of vinegar. The real difference lies in the texture. When the TM7 grates the potato evenly and chops the onion into fine pieces, every meatball fries with the same tender bite and holds together beautifully, something hand-mixing rarely achieves. Serve these juicy keftedes as a quick weeknight dinner with tzatziki and lemon, or pile them onto a meze platter for guests. The breadcrumbs bind the mixture, the olive oil keeps it moist, and the mint delivers that unmistakable Aegean freshness in every single bite.
Preparation tips
- For extra light keftedes, soak the breadcrumbs briefly in a little milk before adding them to the minced meat mixture; this keeps the meatballs wonderfully moist during frying and prevents them from turning dry.
- Chill the shaped keftedes in the fridge for about twenty minutes before frying so they firm up and keep their round shape in the pan; roll them with slightly wet hands for a smooth, crack-free surface.
- Fresh mint works beautifully instead of dried mint if you have it in the garden — halve the quantity. Serve the keftedes warm with tzatziki, lemon wedges and a simple tomato salad for a complete Greek table.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian keftedes: replace the minced meat with a mixture of grated courgette, chickpeas and feta, keeping the parsley, mint and breadcrumbs for that same Greek flavour profile and a firm, fryable texture.
- Festive meze version: make the keftedes half the size, thread them onto small skewers and serve them as party bites with a yogurt-mint dip and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a Mediterranean drinks evening.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine chopping - The Thermomix chops the onion into tiny pieces in seconds, so the keftedes fry evenly without burning bits. [Time savings]. [Time Savings]
- Even grating - The TM7 grates the potato uniformly, giving every meatball a tender, consistent bite. [Multi-functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh breadcrumbs and minced meat directly in the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for exact proportions. [Built-in scale]. [Precision Control]
- Consistent mixing - The Thermomix blends eggs, parsley and mint into the minced meat without overworking it. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo on the TM7 guides you through each keftedes step, from chopping onion to shaping mixture. [Guided cooking]. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- onion
- potato
- eggs
- extra virgin olive oil
- vinegar
- fresh flat-leaf parsley
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- dried mint
- breadcrumbs