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Soutzoukakia Smyrneika

Smyrna-style cumin meatballs in tomato sauce.

Prep25 min
Cook30 min
Total55 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving537 kcal
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GreeceMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Beef mince700 g
  • Stale bread, soaked2 slices
  • Egg1
  • Garlic cloves3
  • Cumin2 tsp
  • Plain flour3 tbsp
  • Olive oil100 ml
  • Grated tomatoes or passata600 ml
  • Tomato paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1
  • Garlic cloves3
  • Cinnamon stick1
  • Bay leaf1
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

  1. MixMix mince, bread, egg, garlic and cumin; shape oval meatballs.
  2. FryFlour and fry lightly.
  3. SauceSimmer meatballs in cinnamon tomato sauce 25 minutes.
  4. ServeServe with rice or chips.

Nutrition per serving

Calories537 kcal
Protein24.8 g
Carbohydrates21.0 g
Fat39.9 g
Fibre2.9 g
Sugar6.7 g
Sodium1046 mg
Saturated fat11.8 g
Serving sizeabout 290 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Eggs, Wheat / gluten. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Soutzoukakia Smyrneika take to make?

About 55 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Soutzoukakia Smyrneika?

About 537 kcal per serving, with 25 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 290 g each.

Which allergens does Soutzoukakia Smyrneika contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Eggs, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Soutzoukakia Smyrneika from?

Soutzoukakia Smyrneika is a main course from Greece. Smyrna-style cumin meatballs in tomato sauce.

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