Greek Keftethes( meatballs)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Greek Keftethes ( meatballs)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Medium onion minced
2 tb Olive oil
2 tb Butter
1 c Soft white bread crumbs
3 Egg yolks
2 Cloves garlic minced
2 ts Salt
1/2 t Dried oregano
3 tb Chopped flat parsley
2 lb Ground beef
3 tb Lemon juice or red wine
Fresh ground pepper
Fresh oregano

In skillet heat half the oil and half the butter and
saute onion until golden. Place in bowl. Add bread
crumbs, 1/2 cup water, egg yolks, garlic, salt,
oregano and parsley.Mix well. Add ground beef and mix
well again. Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Form into one inch balls for appetizers or three inch
ovals for entree. In same skillet heat remaining oil
and butter and saute meatballs, turning to brown all
sides. Transfer to serving dish.Pour lemon juice or
red wine into skillet. Bring to a boil and scrape
drippings.Pour over meatballs. Grind on coarse black
pepper.Sprinkle lightly with fresh minced
oregano.Note: often chopped fresh mint or fresh
spinach is added to the meatballs mixture.





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