Categories: appetizer, mediterranean

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs [1 slice]
• 1 tsp salt
• Dash ground cinnamon
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Greek ouzo or other anise-flavored liqueur
• Flour
• 2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine beef, bread crumbs, salt, cinnamon, onion, parsley, mint, egg and ouzo in a large bowl; mix lightly with a fork, just until combined.

2. Shape meat mixture into small balls about the size of a quarter. Roll meatballs in flour

3. to coat evenly; place in a single layer on a cookie sheet; refrigerate one hour.

4. Heat oil in large skillet; add meatballs.

5. Cook over medium-high heat, tossing and turning often, until evenly browned and done, about 10 minutes.

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