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Greek Herbal Meatballs – Keftedakia

Can't pass these up at any party, bake these and freeze to save money and be prepared for any occasion.
Course Appetizers, Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Greek, Herbal, kefthedakia, meatballs
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lamb or ground beef
  • 1/2 cup grated onion, or finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup Greek Mizithra or Parmesan cheese
  • When I use cheese, I do not salt the meatballs. Use salt if omitting cheese

Instructions

  1. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl and add wine.(chicken broth or milk)
  2. Mix meat, onions, garlic, pepper, spices, cheese, and egg in a large bowl.

  3. Add breadcrumbs. Knead until well blended.

  4. Note: Roll and freeze at this point.
  5. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
  6. Place foil in a baking sheet with or without a rack. Spray the pan and rack with cooking spray.
  7. Roll the meatballs into 1 -inch balls, and space them 1/2 inch apart for even baking.

  8. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes. Let Cool.

  9. Serve these meatballs on a platter, or place two skewered meatballs in a plastic cup or Chinese take-out box, add Greek Tzatziki sauce.
  10. Yields 2-3 dozen meatballs.