Greek Meat Dishes

Gyros is one of the most popular Greek street food dishes, consisting of meat such as pork and chicken (in Greece) or lamb and veal (popular in other countries) cooked on a vertical spit. The meat is sliced in thin shavings and is then usually pla... READ MORE

Souvlaki is one of the most popular Greek dishes, consisting of small cubes of skewered and grilled pork, chicken, lamb, or beef. It is a popular fast food item that is usually served in souvladzidika, small eateries that also often serve... READ MORE

Biftekia is a traditional dish that’s often described as a cross between burger patties and slightly flattened meatballs. The patties are made with a combination of ground pork, beef, or lamb, and the meat is mixed with onions, breadcrumbs, ... READ MORE

Flavorful, fluffy, and tender, keftedakia are Greek meatballs made from a combination of ground pork and beef, eggs, stale bread or breadcrumbs, and seasonings such as dill, pepper, parsley, and oregano. The mixture is shaped into small balls whic... READ MORE

Grilled lamb chops are a traditional Greek dish that is popular throughout the country and usually enjoyed as the main course. Lamb chops are usually marinated in various combinations of olive oil, lemon juice, and a variety of fresh herbs before ... READ MORE

Stifado is a hearty Greek one-pot stew that is ideal for a cold winter's day. Although the ingredients vary from region to region and from cook to cook, the essential ones are large amounts of onions, tomatoes, wine or vinegar, and sometimes garli... READ MORE

Kleftiko is a typical Greek dish that is commonly prepared at festive events and celebrations, consisting of a succulent piece of lamb or goat meat that is wrapped in foil and baked in airtight ovens. Also spelled as klephtiko, the name c... READ MORE

The term kokkinisto encompasses various Greek dishes consisting of different types of meat that are seared and slowly braised in a flavorful tomato sauce, usually alongside various herbs, spices, and red wine. Traditionally prepared with beef, chi... READ MORE

Dolma is Türkiye's national dish, and it signifies any sort of vegetable stuffed with a mixture based on rice. For traditional dolma, grape leaves are stuffed with rice and ground meat. Stuffed leaves were first made at the court of King Khus... READ MORE

This traditional Greek dish hails from Corfu and typically employs rooster cuts or beef. The meat is primarily seared and then sautéed in a flavorful tomato-based sauce alongside onions, garlic, olive oil, wine, and various spices that typi... READ MORE

This hearty Greek soup couples tender beef meatballs and a creamy, flavorful broth. The meatballs and the broth are usually seasoned with various fresh herbs, and the whole dish is finished with the addition of avgolemono—the creamy... READ MORE

Fylla or phylla, meaning leaves in Greek, is the Kalymnian take on the Greek dolmades or Turkish dolmas, which are a type of stuffed vine-leaf rolls. The filling usually consists of a combination of ground beef ... READ MORE

Kouneli stifado is a traditional stew consisting of pieces of browned rabbit meat that have been cooked with onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, red wine or red wine vinegar, chicken or rabbit stock, and olive oil. A handful of warm and aromat... READ MORE

Translated as chicken with rice, this simple Greek dish employs two simple ingredients and transforms them into a true comfort dish. It can be prepared stove top, as a one pot dish, but it is also commonly assembled as baked pilaf. Kotopoulo can e... READ MORE

This Greek classic consists of an oven-roasted combination of potatoes and a leg of lamb, which can be marinated or seasoned with olive oil and fresh herbs. The dish is mainly prepared for special occasions or family gatherings, and it is typicall... READ MORE

Greek sofrito is a dish consisting of tender cuts of beef or veal that are lightly dredged in flour and then slowly sautéed in a flavorful sauce based on white wine, which is additionally seasoned with garlic, parsley, and vinegar. Though i... READ MORE

This flavorful stew consists of braised pork that is combined with celery, onions, spices, and herbs such as dill or oregano. The dish is finished off with the addition of avgolemono, the creamy egg and lemon sauce that additionally thick... READ MORE

Antikristo is a traditional technique of cooking meat on Crete. A young lamb (or a goat, on rare occasions) is cut into four pieces (called goulidia), salted, then placed on big wooden skewers that are arranged around the fire in a circul... READ MORE

Gournopoula or gourounopoulo is a traditional dish originating from Messinia, and it's especially popular in Kalamata. The dish consists of a spit-roasted piglet. A piglet is placed on a spit and a mixture of salt and herbs is placed in the belly.... READ MORE

Kόkoras krasάtos is a Greek variation on the famous French coq au vin. This Greek dish is made with rooster, Greek red wine, onions, garlic, Greek olive oil, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, bay leaves, tomatoes, and Florina peppers or Fl... READ MORE

This complex Greek dish couples rice and various types of meat such as goat, lamb, veal, chicken, and occasionally pork. The meat is cooked separately, while the broth is later used to cook the rice, which is additionally flavored with lemon juice... READ MORE

İzmir köfte is a Turkish comfort food dish consisting of köfte (meatballs), peppers, and potatoes in a simple tomato sauce. The dish can either be prepared on a stove or baked in the oven. Köfte are typically made with ground beef o... READ MORE

Kotopoulo me patates sto fourno is a traditional dish consisting of roasted chicken and oven-baked potatoes. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken, potatoes, lemon, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil, butter, and garlic. Th... READ MORE

Tsigaristo is a traditional dish originating from Crete. It's prepared by sautéeing the onions in olive oil, then adding seasoned lamb meat and frying it in the pan or a clay pot over low heat. Near the end of cooking, a bit of lemon is add... READ MORE

Moshari lemonato me patates is a traditional dish that's usually cooked at home. The dish is usually made with a combination of onions, potatoes, veal, white wine, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and garlic. The onions are sauté... READ MORE

Patatato is a signature specialty of the Greek island of Amorgos, in the Aegean Sea. This dish is a combination of meat and potatoes which are cooked slowly in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, olive oil, and red or white wine. Goat or kid ... READ MORE

Kalogeros is a traditional beef stew that's served as a casserole. It originates from Naxos. The dish is made with a combination of veal or beef chunks that have been stewed in tomato sauce, eggplants, tomatoes, Graviera cheese, cinnamon, and Myzi... READ MORE

Kapamas is a meat specialty that hails from the Greek island of Rhodes, where it is traditionally prepared for Easter. It usually consists of a kid goat that’s been filled with a combination of rice, onions, tomatoes, and parsley. The dish i... READ MORE

Maouri or mouri is the name of a traditional lidded clay dish or pot for baking, and the meat delicacy that’s cooked in it. The dish consists of a whole lamb or goat kid that is typically sprinkled generously with salt and pepper an... READ MORE

Byzanti is a Karpathian meat specialty that is an inevitable part of traditional Greek Easter feasts on the island. It usually consists of either a goat kid or lamb that’s filled with a mixture of chopped offal, rice or bulgur, and scallions... READ MORE

Gida vrasti is a traditional dish originating from Greece. It's usually made with a combination of goat meat, carrots, onions, garlic, potatoes, celery, bay leaves, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The meat is covered with water, boiled, dr... READ MORE