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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ALEX GAMMING
[email protected]I love the combination of ouzo and mint in these meatballs. They're so flavorful and unique.
Abdul Rahman Warrich
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I'll add more spices next time.
KhanSaabYT
[email protected]I accidentally used ground beef instead of lamb. The meatballs were still good, but I think they would have been even better with lamb.
wali marri
[email protected]These meatballs were a little too spicy for my taste. I'll reduce the amount of red pepper flakes next time.
Norma Quintero
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lamb, but I still enjoyed these meatballs. The ouzo and mint gave them a unique and delicious flavor.
md niloy gaming
[email protected]These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. I served them with a side of rice and vegetables.
Anna Cerone
[email protected]I'm allergic to mint, so I substituted basil in this recipe. The meatballs were still delicious!
Mrs Airin Jahan
[email protected]I made these meatballs in my slow cooker and they came out perfect! They were tender and juicy.
Samantha Tate
[email protected]These meatballs were a great way to use up leftover lamb. They were flavorful and moist.
Noime Mendoza
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. I'll have to try again.
Nishani Nadeeka
[email protected]These meatballs were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They were absolutely delicious.
naomi jebichii
[email protected]I found the flavor of the ouzo to be overpowering. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Fathia Osman
[email protected]These meatballs were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more liquid next time.
Audrey Milazzo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ouzo, but I still enjoyed these meatballs. The sauce was delicious and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.
IHtisham Ul haq
[email protected]Loved the unique flavor of these meatballs! The ouzo and mint really made them stand out.
Malak Hassan
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
MD Ibrahim Islam Junayed
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about them.
Jacob Kpadonu
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! The meatballs were tender and juicy and the sauce was packed with flavor.
Hasnain Solangi
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're moist, flavorful and the sauce is to die for.
Khosoo Huyag
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my last dinner party! The ouzo and mint gave them a unique and delicious flavor.