Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

Makes 24 meatballs

Ingredients:

500g lean beef mince

1 large onion, grated or finely chopped

2 Garlic cloves, minced

5ml salt

2 ml  pepper

1 egg

90ml chopped fresh mint

500ml bread crumbs

1 lemon

Oil

Tzatsiki for serving

Method:

1.Mix together minced beef, grated onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, egg, chopped mint and breadcrumbs.

2. Once combined, form into meatballs using about 1 heaping tablespoon per meatball.

3. Coat the bottom of a frying pan or shallow casserole with olive oil and turn to medium heat

4. Fry the meatballs in batches, stirring everything few minutes until meatballs are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

5. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and Tzatsiki