Greek Meatballs
 
 
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Recipe type: finger food
Ingredients:
  • 500 grams lamb mince
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons lemon rind
  • 100 grams Greek feta cheese
  • 125 grams tzatziki
Method:
  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  2. In a large bowl add the lamb mince.
  3. Beat the egg lightly and add to bowl.
  4. Crush garlic cloves and add to the meat mixture.
  5. Add the dried oregano and bread crumbs to the mix.
  6. Finely chop the flat parsley and add it.
  7. Grate the lemon so you have 2 teaspoons to add.
  8. Crumble 100 grams of Greek feta into the bowl.
  9. Add salt and pepper to your taste, then using your hands mix until well combined.
  10. Using about a tablespoon worth of mixture, roll it into a firm ball.
  11. Place the meatballs onto a tray lined with baking paper.
  12. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the meatballs are firm and have turned a golden colour.

  13. Serve with tzatziki and if you are serving as finger food, you may like to add a tooth pick to each one, to make them easier to eat. Makes about 40.
Recipe by Planning With Kids at https://planningwithkids.com/2012/01/22/greek-meatballs/