SOUTZOUKAKIA (GREEK MEATBALLS IN A TOMATO SAUCE)

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce) image

Provided by littleturtle

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground round
1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon of fresh mint, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg white
1 garlic clove, minced
vegetable cooking spray
16 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups instant rice, cooked

Steps:

In a medium sized bowl, combine first 11 ingredients; stir well.
Shape mixture into 30 (1 1/4") meatballs.
Place meatballs on rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with door partially open) 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning after 6 minutes.
Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet, combine tomato sauce and next 4 ingredients, and bring them to boil.
Add meatballs; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.7, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 808.1, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 24.6