Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         lean beef or veal -- ground
   1      medium        onion -- grated
   1                    garlic clove -- crushed
   2      slices        bread -- crusts removed
   1                    egg -- lightly beaten
   3      tablespoons   parsley -- (minced)
   2                    mint sprigs -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      ground allspice*
   1      tablespoon    dry red wine
   2      tablespoons   water -- (more if necessary)
                        salt and freshly ground pepper
                        all-purpose flour
                        oil for frying

Preparation:

*Note: Bread slices should be soaked in water, then squeezed dry. *Ground cinnamon or coriander may be substituted for allspice if desired. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat with the onion, garlic, bread, egg parsley, mint, spice, and wine and knead for 2 minutes. The mixture should be soft; add a few tablespoons of water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Pinch off small pieces the size of walnuts or smaller and roll into balls between your palms, then dredge lightly in flour. Heat the oil in a frying pan to the smoking point, slip in the keftedes, and fry until crisp, turning constantly with tongs. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.