Greek Soutzoukakia with Roasted Potatoes & Rice
Spiced beef meatballs in a quick tomato sauce, served with crispy roasted potatoes and rice. One sheet pan plus a skillet for a complete Greek dinner in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 625
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 lb potatoes, quartered
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Toss quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Spread in one layer and roast at 425°F.
- 2
While potatoes roast, boil rice in 2 cups salted water until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Shape ground beef into 8–10 balls, each about the size of a walnut. Season with 1 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear meatballs 2 minutes per side until golden outside.
- 5
Pour in crushed tomatoes and 2 tbsp red wine vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Serve meatballs and tomato sauce alongside rice and roasted potatoes. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- 12-inch skillet
- medium pot
- wooden spoon
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