Spiced Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Greek-style beef meatballs spiked with warm spices and oregano, pan-seared and finished in a quick tomato sauce. Tender, savory, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ medium onion, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1
Mix beef, breadcrumbs, minced onion, cumin, oregano, 0.5 tsp salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Roll mixture into 12–16 balls, about 1.5 inches wide. Pat gently so they hold together.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
- 4
Add meatballs in a single layer. Sear 2 minutes per side without moving until golden.
- 5
Pour crushed tomatoes around the meatballs. Add 0.25 tsp salt. Simmer 8 minutes.
- 6
Serve meatballs in bowls with sauce. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh oregano if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- large skillet (12-inch)
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