Soutzoukakia (Baked Greek Meatballs)

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (35)

  • Tomato Sauce:
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground clove
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 8 mint leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Meatballs:
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (See Note 1)
  • 1/2 red onion grated (See Note 2)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground clove
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 8 mint leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Serving:
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped

Directions

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