Oven-Baked Meatballs with Ouzo
Light, aromatic, delicious, and flavorful meatballs that you will love, not only because they are tasty but also because they are lighter without the "weight" of frying. It's a healthier way, lighter, that you can now enjoy... without regrets... and a few extra meatballs!!!
Ingredients:
• 300g double-ground beef
• 300g double-ground pork
• 2 thick slices of bread, crust removed
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 ripe tomato, peeled and seeded, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 shot of ouzo (50ml)
• ½ bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 tsp dried mint
• Salt and pepper
Start by adding the vinegar and ouzo to the meat. Mix well to make the meat tender. Then add the finely chopped onions along with their juices and knead lightly. Next, add all the remaining ingredients and knead thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about an hour. This way, the flavors will blend and develop.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs (about 3cm in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking tray. Bake the meatballs in the oven until they are cooked through and golden brown, taking care not to overcook and dry them out.
Serve the meatballs with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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