Keftethes – Fried Meatballs

1 lb chopped beef
1 lb of chopped lamb or pork
1 cup of chopped onions
2 cups of moist bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp of pepper
1/2 tbsp garlic powder or one clove finely minced garlic
1 1/2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 1/2 tbps chopped mint
1 cup of oil or butter for frying

Saute onion in a little butter. Place onions in a mixing bowl and add meat, bread crumbs, eggs and seasonings. Blend well and shape into desired size.  Fry in oil or butter until done.

This recipe is from Greek Cookbook (title unknown) by St. Constantine and Helen Ladies Society, Detroit MI 1956 page 99