Greek Meatballs

Name: Greek Meatballs
Yield: For 4-5
Ingredients: handful coriander leaves or parsley, chopped; handful coriander leaves or parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 eggs; 1 lb fresh minced beef and lamb, mixed; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 lb fresh minced beef and lamb, mixed; butter and oil for frying; butter and oil for frying; milk or water; milk or water; 1 teaspoon salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper; 3-inch piece stale French bread, or thick slice any home-made type white bread; 3-inch piece stale French bread, or thick slice any home-made type white bread

Preparation info

For
4-5

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Poor Cook

By Susan Campbell and Caroline Conran

Published 1971

About

Ingredients

1 lb fresh minced beef and lamb, mixed
2 eggs
1 clove

Main course

Method

Put the meat, eggs, garlic, onion, herbs and seasonings in a bowl, and mix. Soften the bread, crusts removed, in milk or water. Squeeze dry and crumble into the mixture. Mix again thoroughly — with your hands is the easiest way. On a floured board roll into walnut sized balls and fry in a mixture of butter and oil for five to six minutes, turning frequently. Serve with a fresh