1 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp dried mint
2 tbsp dried garlic granules
1-1/2 to 2 cups corn meal
1-1/2 tbsp ouzo
2 eggs
1-1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Mix all the ingredients together in a large glass bowl by hand. I find it incorporates the best when you use your hands. If the mixture becomes to moist add some more corn meal. If the mixture becomes too dry and crumbly add some milk. The perfect consistency should be a firm dough like texture. Let marinate for about an hour before forming meat balls.
Preheat Oven to 375F
Cooking time will vary depending on your oven and what size you make your meatballs. I make mine about 1" in diameter. They take about 10-15 minutes to cook. I also cook them on the middle rack on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat. I like to brown my meatballs after they've been cooked under the broiler for an additional 5 minutes before serving. This recipe usually makes 36 or more 1" meatballs. Once the meatballs are cooked, you can serve them with dipping sauce of your choice. I usually make a tzatziki sauce to go with it.
Enjoy :)
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