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                     Greek Keftethes  ( meatballs)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      Medium        onion minced
  2      tb            Olive oil
  2      tb            Butter
  1      c             Soft white bread crumbs
  3                    Egg yolks
  2      Cloves        garlic minced
  2      ts            Salt
    1/2  t             Dried oregano
  3      tb            Chopped flat parsley
  2      lb            Ground beef
  3      tb            Lemon juice or red wine
                       Fresh ground pepper
                       Fresh oregano

 In skillet heat half the oil and half the butter and
 saute onion until golden. Place in bowl. Add bread
 crumbs, 1/2 cup water, egg yolks, garlic, salt,
 oregano and parsley.Mix well. Add ground beef and mix
 well again. Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors.
 Form into one inch balls for appetizers or three inch
 ovals for entree. In same skillet heat remaining oil
 and butter and saute meatballs, turning to brown all
 sides. Transfer to serving dish.Pour lemon juice or
 red wine into skillet. Bring to a boil and scrape
 drippings.Pour over meatballs. Grind on coarse black
 pepper.Sprinkle lightly with fresh minced
 oregano.Note: often chopped fresh mint or fresh
 spinach is added to the meatballs mixture.





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