Sunday, May 3, 2009

Mini Greek Meatballs

I am all about having quick, easy and healthy recipes and this is one of them. It is from the South Beach Cookbook.  



1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 small onion, minced
1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
1 tbs. dried oregano
1 tbs plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Heat oven to 400 F
Combine beef, onion, cheese, garlic, egg, 1 tbs. oil, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.  Kneed to combine, being careful not to overmix.
Lightly oil, a 9-by 13-inch baking dish.  Shape meat mixture into 40 (1 tbs.) meatballs.  Place in a single layer in the baking dish and bake until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.  Serve hot.



(I usually serve with couscous)

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