***Dude’s Keftedakia - Greek Lamb Meatballs

By CheeseDiva

Bob spent a year studying in Greece and shared this wonderful meatball recipe that is a great addition to Fettuccine Alfredo or just tossed with pasta and olive oil. I like them on their own as an appetizer.

Ingredients

• 2 slices trimmed bread
• 1/4 ouzo
• 7 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. oregano, dried
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. flour

Details

Adapted from saveur.com

Preparation

Step 1

Soak bread in ouzo for 5 minutes.
2
Gently mix with a wooden spoon: Ouzo bread, onion, lamb, egg,mint, garlic, oregano, salt - until smooth and fluffy.
3
Dredge meatballs in flour and saute in pan until browned.