What you will need:
- 2 slices bread, trimmed
- 1/4 cup ouzo
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Black pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup oil
Soak the bread in the ouzo for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute the onions for 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl. Add the ground beef, egg, mint, garlic, and oregano. Season with black pepper. Mix well.
Shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in the flour lightly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Add 1/4 cup of oil to the skillet and heat over high heat. Cook one layer of meatballs for 8 to 10 minutes, browning on all sides. Transfer the meatballs to a platter and repeat.
