Greek Keftethes Covered in Tomato Sauce

"Greek Meat Patties. You can cut out even more fat and calories by replacing the lamb with all extra lean ground beef."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 24mins
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place Tomatoes, 1/2 Spanish Onion, 2 tbsp Parsley, Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, 1/4 tsp Paprika, and 1/4 tsp Cayenne in a large saucepan.
  • Add 10 oz water and simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat , 1/2 of a finely chopped Spanish Onion, Oatmeal, Eggs, Mint leaves, Parsley, 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon, and Oregano.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Form the mixture into 12 oblong patties.
  • Heat olive oil in a large frying-pan, add a batch of patties and fry until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Continue frying the patties until all are cooked.
  • Place patties on an oven safe pan, pour the tomato sauce over the patties.
  • Place in the over at 375F for 3-5 minutes.
  • Plate and serve.

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