Greek Meatballs in Tomato Wine Sauce over Rice Recipe

Name: Greek Meatballs in Tomato Wine Sauce over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. lean ground beef; 4 slices dry white toast, crumbled; 1 md. onion, chopped fine; 1 lg. clove garlic, pressed; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 Tbls. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cumin; 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup cold water; 1/4 cup flour, for coating meatballs; Oil; Steamed rice; rice pilaf; Tomato Wine Sauce; 6 oz. can tomato paste; 2-1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 1-1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cumin

Servings: persons

2 lb. lean ground beef
4 slices dry white toast, crumbled
1 md. onion, chopped fine
1 lg. clove garlic, pressed
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbls. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup cold water
1/4 cup flour, for coating meatballs
Oil
Steamed rice
rice pilaf
Tomato Wine Sauce
6 oz. can tomato paste
2-1/2 cup water
3/4 cup dry red wine
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin

1
Fill a large deep skillet with about 3/4 inch of oil and preheat to 400 degrees F. Mix together beef, onion, garlic, egg, sugar, cumin, pepper and water until well blended.
2
With hands moistened in cold water shape meat mixture into meatballs, using about one rounded tablespoonful.
3
Coat meatballs lightly with flour and brown a few at a time in hot oil.
4
Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
5
Make Tomato Wine sauce by stirring together the tomato paste, water, wine, salt and cumin in a large pot on the stove until hot and smooth.
6
Add the meatballs and cover.
7
Simmer for one hour.
8
Serve over rice.

800

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. lean ground beef, 4 slices dry white toast, crumbled, 1 md. onion, chopped fine, 1 lg. clove garlic, pressed, and more.

Yes, Greek Meatballs in Tomato Wine Sauce over Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Meatballs in Tomato Wine Sauce over Rice

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