Greek Meatballs in Pitas

By Grammie926

Savory veal meatballs pleasantly combine a selection of Mediterranean flavours.

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 1/4 c bread crumbs
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 3/4 lm (375g) ground veal
• 1/4 c finely grated peeled potato
• 1 green onion finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp mint leaves chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• grinding black pepper
• 3 tbsp flour
• olive oil
• 6 pitas
• FILLINGS: tzatziki, feta, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, shredded lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

Finely grate lemon peel into large boawl. Squeeze in 1/4 c juice. Add bread crumbs and let stand 5 min.

Stir in egg, veal, potato, onion, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, pepper. Mix until combined. Form into 1 inch balls. Lightly coat meatballs with flour. Set on baking sheet.

Coat large fry pan with oil. Set over med heat. Add meatballs but do not crowd. Turn gently until golden brown. (8-10 min)

Slice off top 1/3 pita & open pocket. Slather inside with tzarziki, then fill with toppings & meatballs.