Greek Appetizer Meatballs

2013-06-20

Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Skill Level: Easy

Servings : 16

The Greeks call these Keftedakia they are an interesting blend of flavours

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs snipped fresh mint
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground lamb
1/2 cup shredded cucumber
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
pita bread rounds, quartered
mint leaves
cucumber slices

Method

Step 1

Combine egg and bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Add onion, garlic, mint, cinnamon, salt and pepper; mix well. Add ground meats; mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls

Step 2

Place in a 15X10X1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350F oven about 15 minutes or till done.

Step 3

Pat cucumber dry with a paper towel. Stir cucumber into yogurt.

Step 4

Transfer meatballs to serving plate. Serve with quartered pita rounds and cucumber-yogurt mixture. Garnish with mint leaves and cucumber slices.

Recipe Type: Appetizers Tags: First Course Appitizers Ingredients: Cucumber, Ground Beef, Ground Lamb

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