MEATBALLS WITH OUZO AND MINT
Plump meatballs, called keftedes in Greek, are flavored with mint and garnished with a shower of fresh lemon zest.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Yield Makes about 50
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Tear bread into bite-size pieces, and place in a small bowl. Add ouzo. Let stand for 10 minutes to soak. Squeeze excess liquid from bread. Transfer bread to a medium bowl. Cook onion in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until soft, about 6 minutes. Add onion to bowl with bread.
- Add ground beef to bowl, and break up with your hands. Stir in egg and yolks, capers, garlic, mint, oregano, and salt. Season with pepper. Knead mixture until well combined, then use a spoon to stir until smooth. With moistened hands, shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs, and place on a tray. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and cook meatballs in batches, about 12 at a time, turning until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add fresh oil as needed for each batch. (While you work, keep cooked meatballs warm on a rimmed baking sheet in a 200-degree oven.) Finely grate lemon over meatballs, and serve warm.
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Carl Lopez
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Kayden
[email protected]These meatballs were a lot of work to make and they weren't worth the effort.
Dominik Nazare
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.
Md Jibon howlader
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste.
cxldhearted.mister
[email protected]These meatballs are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
Samiullah Chamkani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, so I used basil instead. The meatballs were still delicious.
Lorain Alexander
[email protected]I added a little bit of feta cheese to the meatballs and they were even more delicious.
Kuzeyma Abdi
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover rice.
Jenny lol
[email protected]I love the fact that these meatballs are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.
Nhaigella Gemina
[email protected]These meatballs are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.
Hamza Rajpot
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the ouzo and mint combination at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. These meatballs are amazing!
Homo sapiens
[email protected]I love the way the ouzo and mint complement each other in this dish. It's a really unique and flavorful combination.
Rawan Omar
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can handle them.
Heba Mohammed
[email protected]The ouzo and mint combination is genius! It gives the meatballs a really fresh and summery flavor.
Zainab Shehzadi
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
William worley
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The ouzo and mint gave them a unique and delicious flavor.