Greek Style Meatballs And Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Style Meatballs And Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds ground beef fresh; 5 cloves garlic - chopped fine; 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped fine; 1/2 cup grated romano cheese; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 2 slices white bread - crumbled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 slice of lemon - with rind - chopped fine; feta cheese for garnish; 35 ounces whole peeled tomatoes; 1 bunch scallions chopped; 1 onion - sliced; 4 cloves garlic - chopped; 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped; 1 slice of lemon - with rind; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons olive oil; cinnamon; feta cheese

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds ground beef fresh
5 cloves garlic - chopped fine
1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped fine
1/2 cup grated romano cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 slices white bread - crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 slice of lemon - with rind - chopped fine
feta cheese for garnish
35 ounces whole peeled tomatoes
1 bunch scallions chopped
1 onion - sliced
4 cloves garlic - chopped
1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped
1 slice of lemon - with rind
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
cinnamon
feta cheese
meatballs Greek
lemon
Parmesan cheese
sauce
romano cheese
tomatoes

1
Combine all of the above ingredients, except the Feta cheese, in a bowl and mix with your hands. Do not over mix. Form into desired size meatballs.
2
For frying the meatballs:
3
Heat a large cast iron frying pan with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
4
When the meatballs are a nice golden on one side gently roll over and continue cooking.
5
The meatballs are done when they are completely golden and slightly firm.
6
For the Tomato Sauce:
7
Heat a sauce pan with the olive oil. Add the lemon slice, scallions, onions, garlic and parsley; saute until the onion slightly clear and the garlic fragrant. Add the tomatoes and the seasonings and simmer on low for approximately one hour.
8
Gently, crush the tomatoes with a masher.
9
Taste the sauce to adjust the seasonings.
10
When the meatballs are cooked gently add them to the sauce and leave on a low heat. The meatballs add a delicious flavor to the sauce.
11
Serve garnished with Feta cheese.

1420

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 36 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pounds ground beef fresh, 5 cloves garlic - chopped fine, 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped fine, 1/2 cup grated romano cheese, and more.

Yes, Greek Style Meatballs And Tomato Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Style Meatballs And Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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