* Exported from MasterCook *

Grecian Meatballs - Keftedes

Recipe By :Eastern Orthodox
Serving Size : 40 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Beef-Veal Ethnic-Eastern Orthodox
Low Carb 0-5

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
6 sprigs fresh mint
1 pound beef -- minced 500gr
lamb or pork
2 slices bread -- white sandwich
soaked in 1/3 cup milk or wine
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon flour -- for frying
1 tablespoon olive oil -- for frying

In food processor, finely chop onion, garlic and fresh mint. In mixing bowl, combine ground meat with onion mixture; blend. Mash bread and milk together with hand; blend into meat. Add egg, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls on heavily floured surface. Roll into ball shapes. Pour enough oil
in large frying pan to cover bottom, at least 1/2-inch deep. Heat oil to 360øF; add floured meatballs and fry for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot or cold.(MAKES 40 TO 50 MEATBALLS)





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Per serving: 39 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (62% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 12mg Cholesterol; 68mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : The AUSSIE LC GOURMET
Tony Blakemore Anigma@ozemail.com.au
1.3 carbs, 0.2 fibre,2.4 protein, 2.7 fat Grams Per Serve
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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