Greek Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia)

Name: Greek Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 whole cloves garlic (minced); 1 small onion (finely diced or minced); 1 whole egg; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped); salt and pepper to taste; flour for dusting; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying); 2 whole cloves of garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup red wine; 14 ounce can of crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup tomato puree or passata; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 whole bay leaf; water or beef broth (as needed to thin the sauce)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

Greek Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce are inspired by classic soutzoukakia, featuring tender, oval-shaped beef meatballs seasoned with cumin and cinnamon and gently simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce. This cozy Mediterranean dish is flavorful, comforting, and made with simple ingredients that come together beautifully.

Updated at: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:08:54 GMT