Meat balls (or "keftedes' in greek)

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tblspoon mint
- 2 tblspoons olive oil
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- ¼ cup polenta (cornmeal)
- salt and pepper to taste
- frying oil (preferably olive oil, more resistant to high temperatures)

- mix all ingredients well
- form little balls, the size of a big walnut, and then using both palms flatten them
- heat up oil in frying pan, on medium
- fry meatballs until golden brown on both sides (25-30 minutes)
- slow frying will produce a better results (taste wise and health wise)

serve with green salad, or greek salad, or tomato sauce (see links)