Name: Greek Keftedes (Meatballs)
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Lemon Fused Olive Oil; 1 Tbsp Apricot White Balsamic Vinegar; 1 Small Red Onion; ¾ Cup Dried Bread Crumbs; ½ lb Ground Beef; ½ lb Ground Pork; 2 Eggs; ¼ Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley; 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Mint Leaves; ½ Cup Cornstarch; Medium Intensity Ultra Premium Olive Oil

Greek Keftedes (Meatballs)

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

Author:

Emily Lycopolus

Servings

A mixture of pork and beef gives these meatballs a great texture and flavour. Featuring our Lemon Fused Olive Oil, and our Apricot White Balsamic Vinegar, which combine beautifully with the flavours of the meat to create a unique and delicious flavour profile.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp Lemon Fused Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Apricot White Balsamic Vinegar
1 Small Red Onion
¾ Cup Dried Bread Crumbs
½ lb Ground Beef
½ lb Ground Pork
2 Eggs
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
1 Tbsp Finely Chopped Mint Leaves
½ Cup Cornstarch
Medium Intensity Ultra Premium Olive Oil

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Directions

Line baking tray with parchment.
Add onion, breadcrumbs, beef and pork to food processor and blend.
Adds eggs, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to the food processor and continue to blend until ingredients are combined well.
Move mixture to a large mixing bowl and add parsley and mint. Mix together using your hands.
Roll meatballs 1-inch wide and gently roll each meatball in cornstarch until it has a thin coating.
Place meatballs on a baking tray and leave to chill 1 hour in the fridge.
Heat ½ Inch olive oil in the bottom of a large frying pan on medium heat.
Add batches of meatballs, cooking each for 3-5 minutes, turning meatballs so that they brown on both sides.
Place on wire rack for 3 minutes to drain off any excess oil.

Recipe Note

Serve warm with toothpicks or with a side of tzatziki, or complete this as a luck meal with Lemon Roasted Potatoes and fresh veggies.

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