How to make Greek meat balls

If you have ground meat and don't know what to do with it, this is an easy solution to spice it up a bit! Does this Spark an idea?

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ground beef
1 red onion
1 clove of garlic
fresh cilantro
1 egg
salt and pepper
white flour
olive oil

Instructions

- 1
  
  Chop your cilantro and onions.
- 2
  
  Crush your garlic.
- 3
  
  Mix meat, onions, garlic, cilantro, battered egg, salt and pepper all in a big bowl.
- 4
  
  Take big spoonfuls of the mix and roll into small balls that you then lightly roll in the flour so they are covered with it.
- 5
  
  Heat your pan with 3 spoons of olive oil and put your meat balls to cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes depending on how you like you meat.

Tips & Warnings

You can replace cilantro with basil or parsley
Don't make your meat balls too large or they will have a hard time cooking

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soanyway Dec 28, 2008
Mmmmmm... these sound yummy! thanks! I have recom'd you and have a Happy New Year!
Paul R Nov 23, 2008
Sounds great! Meatballs with a little zing
Butterfli Oct 25, 2008
Now THESE sound yummy. I must try this.
Elvis De Leon Sep 15, 2007
I have no experience in the kitchen, but this is help shock my parents and friends sometime ;) Thanks
nethopperz Sep 11, 2007
Sounds tasty! I'll have to try this.

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