Ingredients:
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1 medium onions
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt
fresh ground pepper
4 slices white bread
1 cup milk
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4 lb ground lamb ( I used pork)
2 -3 cloves garlic
3 teaspoons fresh, minced parsley
1 eggs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions:
Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a medium hot skillet and saute the onion, cumin and season with salt and pepper-I used 1 tsp salt and pepper each.
Cook for around 8 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from heat.
Soak the bread slices in the milk, Drain excess.
In a large bowl combine the meats and sauteed onion with the garlic, parsley, egg and milk soaked bread.
Add the dry crumbs a bit at a time.
Mixture should be moist, not wet.
Add a bit more dry crumb if needed.
Form into 1 inch balls.
Het remaining oil in skillet and fry the meat balls until done, around 8 minutes.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 23 min.