Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

Ingredients

• 1lb ground beef
• 1lb ground pork
• 1 cup panko
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 C green onions (or finely chopped shallots or 1/2 onion)
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 /2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except flour and oil. You want everything well incorporated, but don’t overwork it. This can make the meatballs tough.
2. Roll the meatballs into equal sized spheres. As they will go in pita bread, these aren’t giant meatballs, around 1¼ inches. This recipe makes around 28-32 meatballs.
3. Spread the flour on a plate, then dredge the meatballs in it so they get a light dusting.
4. Working in batches if necessary, fry the meatballs in a little olive oil till brown on all sides.
5. Serve with pita bread, tzatziki, cucumbers, tomatoes and kalamata olives.

Notes
If you plan ahead, keep the meat mixture in the fridge for at least one hour. This will make it easier to work, and allow the flavors to mix together nicely.

From: https://gypsyplate.com/keftedes/