Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2-1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Pinch of grated nutmeg
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
• Flour (for breading)
• Mint (for garnish)
• Lemon (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Mix together all ingredients except the last four. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, to a maximum of 24 hours
3. Shape the meat mixture into medium-size balls (size of a golf ball). Bread with flour
4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded meatballs in the oil until a nice golden crust is formed. Remove from pan and place on paper towel to drain
5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature is 160 degrees F
6. Serve meatballs on a plate and garnish with fresh mint leaves and a squeeze of lemon