Soutzoukakia (Greek Baked Meatballs)

Name: Soutzoukakia (Greek Baked Meatballs)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread, (toast-size, toasted to a medium-brown (or use gluten free bread if you need)); 1/3 cup whole milk; 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 small yellow onion, (chopped); 3 garlic cloves, (minced); 2 medium eggs; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; Kosher salt and black pepper; Extra virgin olive oil, (to grease the baking dish); 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1/2 cup dry red wine; 30 ounces canned tomato sauce, (that's 2 15-ounce cans of sauce); 1 bay leaf; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 40min

Perfectly tender baked meatballs, prepared Greek-style with onions, garlic, spices like cumin and cinnamon, and fresh herbs in a special red sauce. Soutzoukakia taste delicious with sides like Greek salad, or over a bed of rice. Check out all my tips and tricks for the best Greek baked meatballs! This recipe makes 16 meatballs, which serves up to 8 people.

Updated at: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 01:36:12 GMT