Papoutsakia with Meatballs Recipe

Name: Papoutsakia with Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 2 teaspoons oregano fresh, chopped; 1 each garlic cloves finely minced; 1 x salt to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 large onions diced medium; 8 small zucchini cut in 1/2 inch pieces. optional; 5 each garlic cloves finely diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano fresh, chopped; 12 ounces tomato paste; 12 ounces tomato sauce; 2 quarts water; 1 cup rice, cooked or pasta, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons oregano fresh, chopped
1 each garlic cloves finely minced
1 x salt to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onions diced medium
8 small zucchini cut in 1/2 inch pieces. optional
5 each garlic cloves finely diced
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano fresh, chopped
12 ounces tomato paste
12 ounces tomato sauce
2 quarts water
1 cup rice, cooked or pasta, optional

1
In a medium bowl place the ground beef, the 2 teaspoons of oregano, the 1 clove of minced garlic, and the salt.
2
Mix the ingredients together with your hands so that they are well combined.
3
Roll the meat into 1inch round meatballs.
4
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
5
Place the meatballs on a flat sheet and bake them for 8 minutes, or until they are pink in the middle.
6
Set the meatballs aside.
7
In a large stockpot place the olive oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot.
8
Add the onions and zucchini if using, and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onions are clear.
9
Add the 5 cloves of diced garlic and the 1 1/2 tablespoons of oregano, and saute them for 2 minutes.
10
Add the tomato paste and tomato sauce.
11
Stir the ingredients together and cook the ingredients for 2 minutes.
12
Add the water.
13
Bring the liquid to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
14
Simmer the soup for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the desired consistency is achieved.
15
Add the meatballs and the cooked rice or pasta if needed.
16
Add more salt if necessary.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound ground beef, 2 teaspoons oregano fresh, chopped, 1 each garlic cloves finely minced, 1 x salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Papoutsakia with Meatballs 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.

Papoutsakia with Meatballs

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