greek meatballs (keftethes)
Greek Meatballs (Keftethes) Source: I have made Keftethes on many occasions - (the recipe is from a Greek cookbook I've had for years) - and they are quite famous amongst my friend...
Ingredients
- 1large onion, finely minced
- 1tablespoonvegetable oil
- 1kg (2 1/4 pound) lean minced beef or lamb
- 2cupunseasoned breadcrumbs, moistened
- 2eggs, beaten
- 11/2 tablespoons finely chopped mint (if not
- 21/2 teaspoons salt
- 2tablespoonouzo (optional)
Directions
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Greek Meatballs (Keftethes) Source: I have made Keftethes on many occasions - (the recipe is from a Greek cookbook I've had for years) - and
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Hope you enjoy them
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Regards ~ Geoff Clifford - UK 1 large onion, finely minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1kg (2 1/4 pound) lean minced beef or lamb 2 cups unse
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Remove to a large mixing bowl
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Add meat and all other ingredients except flour and olive/corn oil mix
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Knead for about 10 minutes or until mixture is a smooth paste
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Heat the oil mix in a large frying pan to the point of fragrance
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Meanwhile, start to shape mixture into balls about the size of a large marble by rolling lightly between palms of hands, I suggest that you