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Keftehes - Fried Minced Balls With Herbs

GreekBeefEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 slice white or brown bread, soaked in water for 10 minutes
  • 0.5 lb minced beef
  • 0.5 lb minced lean lamb
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup olive oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Squeeze the water out of the soaked bread, discarding the liquid.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine the bread, minced beef, lamb, grated onion, egg, lemon juice, thyme, oregano, and mint. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Chill the mixture for 20 minutes. Form into small balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Dust lightly with flour.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the keftehes in batches until golden-brown on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with lemon wedges and tzatziki.