25-Minute Soutzoukakia — Greek Beef Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• ⅓ cup bread crumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 can (14.5 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, half the garlic, cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp pepper in a bowl until just combined.

2. 2

   Roll into 12–16 walnut-sized balls. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

3. 3

   Working in batches, sear meatballs 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.

4. 4

   Add remaining garlic to the skillet, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in tomatoes and vinegar.

5. 5

   Return meatballs to the sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes until glossy.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot, spooning sauce over each meatball.

Tools you’ll need

• large mixing bowl
• large skillet (12-inch or larger)
• wooden spoon or spatula
• spoon or small ice-cream scoop (for rolling meatballs)

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