Keftedes Meatballs

A traditional Greek recipe with many potential variations, we tried to keep it simple and to stick to the original one! 

Ingredients (for 2)

• 1 cup ground beef (about 200 gr or 7 oz)
• 1 egg
• 2 slices sandwich bread
• 1 tbsp mint
• 1 tbsp anise liquor
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp wheat flour
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp oregano
• salt & black pepper

Directions

• Dice the bread in small cubes, put it in a bowl and soak it with the anise liquor
• Boil the egg in hot water (it will take about 7 minutes)
• In a small sauce pan sauté in olive oil the minced garlic and diced onions; when translucent add them to the bowl
• Add the ground beef to the bowl, the finely chopped mint, oregano and the egg coarsely chopped; season with salt and pepper
• Mix well all ingredients with a spoon or fork
• Shape the meat into small balls with your hands and dust with some wheat flour
• Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté the meatballs until well browned on all sides (for about 10 minutes at medium heat)
• Arrange the Keftedes on a serving plate and serve hot!

Best Served With

Pita bread, of course

Tips from the Chef

If available use the original Greek liquor called Ouzo and the taste will be unique!