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Stuffed Meatballs from Asia Minor Recipe | |
Greek Beef | |
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups dried bread crumbs1 cup milk 9 oz ground (minced) pork 1 1/2 lb ground (minced) beef 1 large onion, grated 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon paprika 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint salt and pepper olive oil, for brushing
Directions:
Put the bread crumbs into a large bowl, pour in the milk, and let soakfor 15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed. Add the ground pork, ground beef, onion, parsley, oregano, paprika, egg, and mint, season with salt and pepper, and knead until smooth and thoroughly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Divide the mixture into 12 pieces, shape them into large oval patties, and flatten slightly. Crumble the feta cheese and combine with the ingredients for the filling in a bowl. Put 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of 6 patties and cover them with the remaining 6 parties, pressing the edges firmly together to enclose the filling. Brush the patties with oil and fry in a nonstick pan for 5-8 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Alternatively, cook under a preheated broiler for 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately. Serves 6
Preparation time 1 hour
Cooking time 20 minutes
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