Greek Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Juicy spiced beef meatballs simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with hints of oregano and cinnamon — the TikTok-easy weeknight version of soutzoukakia. Crusty bread or rice on the side, and you're done.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 can (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup red wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef, panko, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Shape into 12 meatballs (roughly golf-ball size) and set aside on a plate.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then add meatballs in a single layer.
- 4
Sear meatballs 2 minutes per side without moving, then pour in crushed tomatoes, wine, oregano, and cinnamon.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked through.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet or large sauté pan
- wooden spoon
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