Soutzoukakia (Smyrna Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Soutzoukakia (Smyrna Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Onions; 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 kilogram Minced Beef; 1 Egg; 4 teaspoons Ground Cumin, Divided; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Black Pepper, Divided; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 70 grams Tomato Paste; 4 Tomatoes, Grated Without Skin; 1/2 sticks Cinnamon; Boiling Water, As Needed

Servings: persons

2 Onions
6 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 kilogram Minced Beef
1 Egg
4 teaspoons Ground Cumin, Divided
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Black Pepper, Divided
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
70 grams Tomato Paste
4 Tomatoes, Grated Without Skin
1/2 sticks Cinnamon
Boiling Water, As Needed

1
Blend onion and garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil until you have a paste.
2
In a bowl add onion-garlic paste, minced beef, egg, 3 teaspoons cumin, pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
3
Mix well with your hands.
4
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
5
Shape in small balls and place on a plate.
6
Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive in a saucepan, until smoking hot.
7
Add some of the meatballs and saute on all sides; remove and place in a plate.
8
Continue with remaining meatballs.
9
In the same saucepane (or, if desired, use another saucepan and heat another 4 tablespoons olive oil), add tomato paste, grated tomatoes, remaining ground cumin, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cinnamon stick.
10
Let simmer for 1 minute.
11
Add meatballs and pour in enough boiling water to cover.
12
Simmer for 3040 minutes or until your sauce is thick enough.
13
Season to taste if needed.
14
Serve with French fries or Atzem pilaf.

1088

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Onions, 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 kilogram Minced Beef, 1 Egg, and more.

Yes, Soutzoukakia (Smyrna 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 (Smyrna Meatballs)

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