Description
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs) are a delightful Mediterranean dish that will enchant your taste buds with their unique blend of spices, including cinnamon and cumin, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these flavorful meatballs are sure to impress both guests and family members alike. They can be served on their own, over rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Not only are they easy to make, but they also freeze well, making them a fantastic option for meal prep. Enjoy the comforting flavors of these traditional Greek meatballs any time you crave a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 2 slices bread
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 15oz cans tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Sugar, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Soak bread in milk and combine with ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, eggs, and spices in a mixing bowl. Mix gently and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape into oblong meatballs and brown them in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked on all sides.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet before adding tomato sauce and seasonings.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, allowing them to simmer in the sauce for about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg