Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs In Tomato Sauce) Recipe

Name: Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs In Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the soutzoukakia; 2 lbs ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 cup white bread, soaked in the wine; 1 egg; 1/4 cup olive oil; flour; pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; For the sauce; 2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 cups vegetable stock; wine (reserved from soaking the bread); 1 teaspoon butter; pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

For the soutzoukakia
2 lbs ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup white bread, soaked in the wine
1 egg
1/4 cup olive oil
flour
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
For the sauce
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
wine (reserved from soaking the bread)
1 teaspoon butter
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1
For the meatballs, mix the ground beef, garlic, cumin, white wine, bread (squeeze out the wine and reserve to be used in the sauce) and egg.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Shape into approximately 30 sausage shaped patties, roll in flour and fry in oil until cooked through.
4
Remove from pan, set aside on a plate covered with paper towels.
5
For the sauce, bring the tomatoes stock and butter to a boil.
6
Add the wine and the seasoning and simmer until sauce beginns to thicken.
7
When the sauce starts to thicken, add the soutzoukakias and simmer for a further ten minutes.

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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: For the soutzoukakia, 2 lbs ground beef, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs In 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.

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs In Tomato Sauce)

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