Serves 10 people
Ingredients
For the Beef Keftedakia
1 ¼ pound ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup Ouzo
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper
For the Tzatziki
2 cups yogurt
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced small
2 tablespoons olive oil
The juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons dill, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
For the Garnish
Fresh dill
Fresh mint
Special Equipment
Grill
Skewers soaked in water
Instructions
For the Beef Keftedakia
Soak the breadcrumbs in the Ouzo for 20 minutes. Combine all ingredients and chill for 20 minutes while you prepare the tzatziki sauce.
When chilled, form into oval balls which are called keftedakias. Place on skewers. Chill again for 20 minutes. Grill until cooked through.
For the Tzatziki
Combine all ingredients to create a wonderful tzatziki sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
To Serve
Garnish the tzatziki with mint leaves and fresh dill. Serve the tzatziki a long side the keftedakia’s.
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