Soutzoukakia- Mini Greek Meatballs Recipe

Name: Soutzoukakia- Mini Greek Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices Italian bread, with the crusts removed; 1 cup red wine; 2 lbs ground beef; 1 cup onion, grated; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 cup red wine; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon clove

Servings: persons

4 slices Italian bread, with the crusts removed
1 cup red wine
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup red wine
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove

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1. Soak bread in wine for 5 min and then squeeze out excess liquid.
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2. Combine meat, bread, onions, garlic, parsley, eggs, cheese, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside and chill in fridge for 1 hour.
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3. Pinch off 1 tbsp of meat mixture and mold it into little footballs or cigars. Place in casserole baking dish.
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4. Combine spaghetti sauce with wine, cinnamon and cloves and pour over uncooked meatballs.
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5. Bake uncovered in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices Italian bread, with the crusts removed, 1 cup red wine, 2 lbs ground beef, 1 cup onion, grated, and more.

Yes, Soutzoukakia- Mini Greek 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.

Soutzoukakia- Mini Greek Meatballs

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