Keftethakia-Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Name: Keftethakia-Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 4 -5 slices stale white bread; 1 large onion, grated; 1 lemons, juice of or 1 tablespoon ouzo; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped mint; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons salt; black pepper; 2 lbs ground lamb; flour (for coating); oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

2 eggs
4 -5 slices stale white bread
1 large onion, grated
1 lemons, juice of or 1 tablespoon ouzo
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt
black pepper
2 lbs ground lamb
flour (for coating)
oil (for frying)

1
Beat the eggs lightly in a large mixing bowl.
2
Remove and discard the crusts from the bread.
3
Soak bread in cold water and squeeze dry.
4
Crumble into eggs and add onion, lemon juice, herbs, cheese and seasonings.
5
Add the meat and blend lightly but thoroughly (I use my hands).
6
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
7
Wet your hands and shape into balls about the size of a walnut.
8
Roll in flour.
9
Shallow fry until nicely brown.
10
Lift out and drain.
11
Serve hot or cold as an appetiser garnished with lemon wedges.
12
If you plan to serve them cold, they are yummy stored in the fridge with cut lemons over them and then covered with cling wrap.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 4 -5 slices stale white bread, 1 large onion, grated, 1 lemons, juice of or 1 tablespoon ouzo, and more.

Yes, Keftethakia-Lamb Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Keftethakia-Lamb Meatballs

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