Keftethes (meatballs)

Posted on Jan 20, 2011 in Main Dishes | 2 comments

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 kgr minced beef
• 1 large grated onion
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1/2 bunch chopped parsley
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
• 2-3 large slices of bread (soaked and well-rigged)
• 1 teaspoon chopped mint
• salt, pepper, oregano

• all-purpose flour and oil (for frying)

METHOD

1. In a bowl add all ingredients and mix well.
2. Cover it with a gelatin and leave it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3. Make small round balls with the mixture.
4. In a bowl, add enough all-purpose flour and place the meatballs there to cover them with the flour all around.
5. Heat the oil in a frying pan and then place the meatballs (as many as they fit in the frying pan, one layer) and fry them well from all sides.
6. Place them on a platter, covered with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.