Keftedes

Sure, I'd be happy to help! Keftedes (also spelled keftedakia or keftedes) are a traditional Greek dish that consists of meatballs made from a mixture of ground meat, usually beef, pork, or a combination of the two, mixed with breadcrumbs, onions, garlic, and various seasonings. Here's a recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.

2. Mix everything well until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the meat, or it will become tough.

3. Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

4. When you're ready to cook the keftedes, heat a large frying pan with about 1/2 inch of olive oil over medium heat.

5. Using your hands, shape the meat mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut. You should end up with around 20-25 keftedes.

6. When the oil is hot, carefully place the keftedes in the pan and flatten them slightly with a spatula. Cook them for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they're nicely browned and cooked through.

7. Remove the keftedes from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

8. Once the keftedes are cooked, you can serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Tzatziki, a yogurt-based sauce with cucumber and dill, is a classic accompaniment.

And that's it! Delicious keftedes are now yours to enjoy. Bon appétit!