Liturgical Year : Recipes : Meat Rissoles

Catholic Recipe: Meat Rissoles

INGREDIENTS

3 onions, minced
boiling water
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, pork or veal
salt, pepper
1/2 cup minced parsley
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chopped mint
1 tablespoon anise brandy
1 tablespoon grated cheese
2 eggs, well beaten
flour
butter

Details

Serves: 4-6

Prep Time: 1 hour

Difficulty: ★★★☆

Cost: ★★★☆

For Ages: 11+

Origin: Greece

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Also Called: Keftedes

DIRECTIONS

Place minced onions in strainer. Pour boiling water over them. Season meat with salt and pepper. Combine with onions; add parsley. Beat bread crumbs, mint, brandy, cheese, eggs to a paste. Combine with meat mixture. Set aside for 30 minutes. Shape into balls. Dust lightly in flour. Fry in hot butter in skillet until brown. Serve hot. Yield, 4-6 servings