Greek Meatballs
Cinnamon paired with beef is traditional in Greek foods. This recipe
is unique because it is made with traditional Greek seasonings; it is
also an extremely moist version of the meatball. Try serving this
meatball with bulgur wheat pilaf and a Greek salad.
Ingrediënten
- ¾ pound of ground pork
- ¾ pound of ground beef
- 1 teaspoon of dried mint
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large potatoes finely grated
- 2 slices of white bread crusts removed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley chopped
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- Oil for deep frying
Instructies
- Mix all of the ingredients (except for the oil) together in a large mixing bowl.
- Use your hands to mix the ingredients well.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least half an hour.
- Use two spoons to shape the meat mixture.
- Take one spoonful of the mixture and use the other spoon to flatten into a slightly longer meatball.
- Deep-fry the meatballs in very hot oil until golden brown.
- The meatballs should be crunchy on the outside, but smooth on the inside.
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