Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Greek Meatballs

Category: Greece

2 pounds lean hamburger

1 egg, beaten

2 tablespoons mint leaves

1/2 teaspoon dill flakes

1 teaspoon vinegar

4 slices soft bread

6 cloves garlic, crushed

1 large onion, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Mix all ingredients and form into walnut−size balls. Flour them lightly and brown in oil. Add to sauce.

Simmer meatballs and sauce 20 minutes. Add water if needed. The meatballs can be put into grape

leaves and simmered in sauce until done.

Sauce

2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1 onion, chopped

3/4 cup butter

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

2 bay leaves