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Greek Keftethes ( meatballs)

Make Greek Keftethes ( meatballs) at home with Olive Oil, Butter, Soft White Bread Crumbs, Garlic Minced, and Salt. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 2 clove
• 2 tsp
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In skillet heat half the oil and half the butter and saute onion until golden.

2. 2

   Place in bowl.

3. 3

   Add bread crumbs, 1/2 cup water, egg yolks, garlic, salt, oregano and parsley.

4. 4

   Mix well.

5. 5

   Add ground beef and mix well again.

6. 6

   Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors.

7. 7

   Form into one inch balls for appetizers or three inch ovals for entree.

8. 8

   In same skillet heat remaining oil and butter and saute meatballs, turning to brown all sides.

9. 9

   Transfer to serving dish.

10. 10

    Pour lemon juice or red wine into skillet.

11. 11

    Bring to a boil and scrape drippings.

12. 12

    Pour over meatballs.

13. 13

    Grind on coarse black pepper.

14. 14

    Sprinkle lightly with fresh minced oregano.