Best Mini Greek Meatballs Recipes

SOUTZOUKAKIA- MINI GREEK MEATBALLS

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This is my husband's favorite dish! Most of the recipes call for pan frying before baking but I find that the meatballs soak up the tomato sauce better and are juicer this method. Serve as an appetizer or as a main course with pasta. Delicious!!!

Provided by presvicki

Categories Meatballs

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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

MINI GREEK MEATBALLS

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Make and share this Mini Greek Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by riffraff

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 30-35 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 small onion, minced
1/2 cup very finely crumbled feta cheese (measure after crumbling)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
1 tablespoon dried oregano
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, it didn't need it)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400.
Combine all ingredients in large bowl, using your hands to mix ingredients.
Lightly oil a 9 X 13 baking dish.
Shape meat into 1 tablespoon size meatballs and place on baking sheet.
Bake until browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 59.7, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.6

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