Traditional Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

Ingredients

• 250 g Pork (minced)
• 250 g Beef (minced)
• 1 Onion (Grated)
• 3 Potatoes (Grated)
• 1 cup Parsley
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 3 Eggs
• 3 Cloves of Garlic
• 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 Lemon (Juiced)
• 0.25 cup Flour

Method

1. 1

   Mix the mince together in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Chop the onions and garlic and add to the mince.

3. 3

   Add the olive oil and eggs

4. 4

   Grate the potatoes and pass it through a strainer to make sure all the liquid has left the grated potato.

5. 5

   Chop the parsley and add to the mixture.

6. 6

   Add salt, cinnamon, pepper, lemon juice, breadcrumbs and flour.

7. 7

   Mix everything together with your hands making sure it has all mixed together.

8. 8

   Make small balls with the mince mixture and place on a tray.

9. 9

   Heat up oil in a pan. When the oil is hot add the meatballs and fry until golden brown.