Best Soutzoukakia Greek Meatballs Recipes

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SOUTZOUKAKIA (GREEK MEATBALLS IN A TOMATO SAUCE)



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Lovely, delicately seasoned meatballs in a tomato sauce done in the style of the Greeks from Smyrna. This is a warming, hearty dish, great year round, but especially in winter.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 slices thick dense bread (crusts removed)
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 lb ground lean meat (beef or veal)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons grated kefalograviera cheese (parmesan makes an excellent substitute) or 2 tablespoons mizithra cheese (parmesan makes an excellent substitute)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
flour (for dredging)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs fresh tomatoes
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Soak the bread in the wine for about 5 minutes, or until thoroughly softened.
  • Then, squeeze out and reserve the excess wine.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground meat with the wine soaked bread, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, grated cheese, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix the ingredients until thoroughly blended.
  • Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Dampen your hands, pinch off small portions of meat mixture, about the quantity of a teaspoon or just over, and shape into approximately 20 oval rolls (looks sort of like an elongated, slightly flattened, meatball).
  • Dredge them in flour.
  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan.
  • Add the meatballs and fry until browned all over, turning occasionally and allowing time for the meat to cook thoroughly. (alternatively, if you want a 'lighter' recipe, you could just brown in a non-stick pan or bake them in the oven - not as flavourful, but still good).
  • Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Strain the oil you fried the meatballs in through a fine sieve into a cooking pan.
  • Add all the sauce ingredients, and the reserved wine.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce is thick.
  • Drop in the meatballs, stir to cover all over with the sauce, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot with rice, french fries, or mashed potatoes.

SOUTZOUKAKIA (GREEK MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE)



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This was posted for the Zaar World Tour 2005. You will often fins cinnamon used in Greek meat dishes, and this is one of them. Nice with rice.

Provided by -Sylvie-

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup white bread, soaked in the wine
1 egg
1/4 cup olive oil
flour
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
wine (reserved from soaking the bread)
1 teaspoon butter
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, mix the ground beef, garlic, cumin, white wine, bread (squeeze out the wine and reserve to be used in the sauce) and egg.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Shape into approximately 30 sausage shaped patties, roll in flour and fry in oil until cooked through.
  • Remove from pan, set aside on a plate covered with paper towels.
  • For the sauce, bring the tomatoes stock and butter to a boil.
  • Add the wine and the seasoning and simmer until sauce beginns to thicken.
  • When the sauce starts to thicken, add the soutzoukakias and simmer for a further ten minutes.

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

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.

SOUTZOUKAKIA - GREEK SMYRNA MEATBALLS IN SAUCE



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I found a couple of recipes for this Greek dish and liked several things about both recipes, so I used the one with less ingredients and added some ingredients from the other recipe to increase the flavor.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup white wine
2 slices white bread, crusts removed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small onion, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon dried greek oregano
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
24 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Pour wine over bread and soak for 10 minutes then mash with a fork. Add garlic, onion, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, all the cumin, oregano and egg. Add the meat and mix until well combined.
  • Shape into 18-20 oblong meatballs (the size doesn't matter really, it's just a tradition.) Heat olive oil in the pan over medium high heat. Fry the meatballs on all sides until brown. Remove them meatballs to a plate.
  • Add onions to the pan and cook until softened then add the garlic, tomatoes, wine, butter, remaining salt and pepper, and sugar to the pan. Stir to incorporate leftover oil. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the sausages/meatballs and cook over low heat for another 15 minutes. Serve hot alongside rice, potatoes or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.9, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 158.2, Sodium 1619.1, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4, Protein 32.7

SOUTZOUKAKIA (GREEK MEATBALLS)



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Categories     turkey     Bake     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Winter

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (I used more)
1 pound ground turkey
1 slice of bread
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/4 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a glass baking dish with oil. In a small bowl, add the ground beef, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Wet the slice of bread and squeeze out all the water. Crumble into the beef mixture. Mix with your hands until combined. Shape the meat into ovals that are 2 inches long and place on the prepared baking dish. Bake 30 minutes. While the meatballs are baking make the tomato sauce. Tomato Sauce: In a dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tomatoes have broken down, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Once the meatballs are done, immediately add them to the tomato sauce with all the juices. Gently stir and cook on low for 5 minutes. Garnish with some chopped cilantro or parsley (optional). Serve with rice or some crusty bread.

SOUTZOUKAKIA (GREEK MEATBALLS IN A TOMATO SAUCE)



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Served over rice. Hearty, Quick and Healthy. For an even healthier version use skim milk, no-salt-added tomato sauce, and rice cooked without salt or butter.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

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

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