Greek

Soutzoukakia

Name: Soutzoukakia
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 66 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500 g beef mince; 3 cloves garlic; 80 g breadcrumbs; 2 pcs egg; 1 tsp cumin; 300 ml tomato sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 20 g parsley; 1 to taste salt; 1 to taste black pepper

Spiced Greek meatballs simmered in a thick tomato sauce.

Time55 min

Servings4

Calories381 kcal

LevelMedium

Ingredients

beef mince500 g
garlic3 cloves
breadcrumbs80 g
egg2 pcs
cumin1 tsp
tomato sauce300 ml
olive oil2 tbsp
parsley20 g
salt1 to taste
black pepper1 to taste

Instructions

Chop garlic, tomato sauce and parsley and prepare beef mince and eggs.

Mix with breadcrumbs and cumin, salt, and pepper.

Knead the mixture and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Shape patties, balls, or small sausages of even size.

Fry in a pan or grill until browned and cooked through.

Serve hot with a side dish or sauce.

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