Soutzoukakia- Mini Greek Meatballs

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 1 1. soak bread in wine for 5 min and then squeeze out excess liquid.
• 2 2. combine meat, bread, onions, garlic, parsley, eggs, cheese, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. set aside and chill in fridge for 1 hour.
• 3 3. pinch off 1 tbsp of meat mixture and mold it into little footballs or cigars. place in casserole baking dish.
• 4 4. combine spaghetti sauce with wine, cinnamon and cloves and pour over uncooked meatballs.
• 5 5. bake uncovered in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour.