Greek Meatballs
1 lb lean ground beef I use 95%
1 lb ground pork
2 eggs
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan/Romano cheese
1 bunch Italian parsley chopped
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning low salt
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 big onion diced
1/2 big box fresh spinach, chopped
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons finely diced walnuts or pistachios
1 big lemon, fully zested and 1-2 tablespoons juice
olive oil
fresh pepper
Cook onion and garlic in olive oil slowly until translucent, add spinach, cook until fully wilted. Drain excess water or cook off.
In a large bowl, combine meats, eggs, seasonings, parsley, nuts, lemon juice, zest and bread crumbs.
Add spinach mixture. Incorporate everything well with hands. Form into balls and
Place on a rack over a foil lined jellyroll pan. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes
for 2 1/2" meatballs. Tops should be light brown. Reduce time for smaller meatballs.
Good with feta cream sauce.
Makes 12-15 meatballs
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