Greek Meatballs

Juicy Greek Meatballs (Keftedes), beautifully flavoured with red onion, parsley, a hint of mint and dried oregano with a slightly crispy surface. See recipe video below.

Ingredients

• MEATBALLS:
• 1 red onion, grated
• 500g / 1 lb beef mince (ground beef) (or lamb!)
• 200g / 6.5oz pork mince (ground pork), or more beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup / 60g panko breadcrumbs (or use normal)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 6 large mint leaves, finely chopped (spearmint if you can, it's authentic)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• Black pepper
• COOKING / SERVING:
• 1/2 cup flour any white
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Finely chopped parsley optional, for garnish
• Tzatziki (Note 5) or Greek yoghurt

Instructions

1. Grate the onion straight into a large bowl, then add remaining Meatball ingredients. Use your hands to mix well for a few minutes until the mixture is quite smooth and very well combined.
2. Optional: Refrigerate for 1 hour - makes them easier to roll + retains round shape when cooking.
3. Measure out heaped tablespoons and dollop onto a work surface - should make around 32 - 35. Then roll into balls.

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