Savory Greek Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 lbs. ground lamb
(or 1/2 beef and 1/2 lamb)
2 tsp. dried crumbled mint
1/2 cup soft fresh bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 medium. onion, chopped finely
1 tsp. salt , ground black pepper to taste
all-purpose flour , olive oil
1- lb. can chopped tomatoes + 1/4 cup red wine or water
1 tsp. dried basil , 1/2 tsp. oregano , salt and pepper to taste
yogurt sauce
2 cups unflavored yogurt (thick greek if you can get it)
2 cloves finely minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (or 1/8 cup dried )

Directions:

Make yogurt sauce (stir together all ingredients in a non-metal bowl) and refrigerate.
Combine meat(s), mint, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, S&P well, with your hands.
Form meatballs or small logs of meat; roll in flour.
Fry these in hot olive oil until browned on all sides.
Remove from pan; drain fat but save browned bits.
Add tomatoes, wine or water, basil, oregano, S&P and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, add meatballs, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
Serve over hot buttered wide noodles, pass the yogurt sauce separately and wait for raves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	579.32 Kcal (2425 kJ)
Calories from fat	345.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.34g	59%
Cholesterol	223.04mg	74%
Sodium	634.32mg	26%
Potassium	761.15mg	16%
Total Carbs	8.68g	3%
Sugars	2.8g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	5%
Protein	49.47g	99%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	15.2mg	84%
Calcium	222.4mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.9 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.91g	59%
Cholesterol	63.49mg	74%
Sodium	180.55mg	26%
Potassium	216.66mg	16%
Total Carbs	2.47g	3%
Sugars	0.8g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	5%
Protein	14.08g	99%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	9%
Iron	4.3mg	84%
Calcium	63.3mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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