GREEK MEATBALLS

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup grated onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup olive oil
1 cup day old bread, small diced and soaked in milk
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1 lemon, zested
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flour, for dredging
12 lemon wedges, for garnish
Mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

In a medium skillet, sweat onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 2 minutes. Let cool and set aside.
Wring the excess milk out of the soaked bread cubes.
Place all ingredients, except flour and garnishes, in a large mixing bowl and combine by hand until fully incorporated. Form into little meatballs (about 1-ounce each).
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Dredge, or roll the meatballs in flour, and fry in the skillet until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and place on paper towels to drain the excess fat.
Place on platter and garnish with lemon wedges and torn mint leaves.