Keftethes Greek Meatballs

By jackiemo

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. of lean ground beef
• 3 cups bread crumbs, plain
• 2 - 3 cups of water
• 2 cups finely chopped onions
• 1 tbsps. of oregano
• 2/3 cup of dried mint
• 2/3 cup of dried parsley
• 3/4 tsp. garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt ( to taste)
• 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place the bread crumbs in a very large bowl and moisten with water (A little at a time) Wait five to ten minutes until the bred crumbs have had a chance to absorb the water and swell up to a thick paste consistency.

Add the ground beef and the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Roll the meat into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake 20 - 40 minutes depending on size of the meatballs. Makes about a 140 small meatballs.