GREEK MEAT PATTIES...(BIFETKI)

GREEK MEAT PATTIES...(BIFETKI) image

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb ground beef......then minced.
2 slice bread, your choice......soak in water for 10 minutes !
1 large egg........beaten
1 large lemon........sliced.for serving
1 Tbsp mint ..... dried
1 medium onion....grated and minced
Tbsp oregano....., dried
4-5 sprig(s) fresh parsley..... chopped to taste
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch salt........to taste
2 Tbsp thyme....., dried

Steps:

1. Gather your spices. Chop and mince the onion. Set aside
2. Cover 2 slices of bread with water. Let set for 10 minutes With your hands squeeze all the water out that you can. Discard the crusts. Set this mass in a strainer to drip while you prepare the next step.
3. In a large bowl mix with your clean wet hands combine the meat, onions, spices, parsley, salt & pepper and the bread mixture. You can use bread of your choice. I used Dill Rye bread.
4. Now add the beaten egg. Again mix very well with your hands. Let this mixture set for 1/2 hour.
5. You can broil the patties, or cook on the outside grill, even fry gently.. Do not let them burn or burn!!!
6. Serve on a platter, with cut lemons, and a little fresh parsley. For a dinner I like yellow rice, fresh tomatoes and cooked spinach to round out the meal. Don't forget the ozo!! OPA! now enjoy!
7. Picture of The Greek Orthodox Church here in Spokane, WA.