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Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Soutzoukakia
Cumin-scented Greek meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, shaped long and served with rice or potatoes.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 4 min📖 1 min readServes 5~460 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
28 min prep 36 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 4 min- Prep28 min
- Cooking36 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 650 gr Ground beef
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Stale bread crumb
- 1 adet Egg
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1.5 çay kaşığı(~7.5 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.4 çay kaşığı(~7 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
For the sauce
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Granulated sugar
For serving
- 0.3 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Crumble the stale bread crumb and knead it with the ground beef, egg, crushed garlic, cumin, half the salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Shape the mixture into long oval meatballs.
- 3
Brown the meatballs in half the olive oil for 5 minutes until the outside takes color, then set them aside.
5 min05:00 - 4
Saute the onion in the same pan for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the tomato puree, granulated sugar, and remaining salt, then simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Place the meatballs in the tomato sauce and cook over low heat for 16-18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 7
Finish the soutzoukakia with parsley and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not reduce the cumin; it is the main aroma that links soutzoukakia to Izmir, and it comes through more strongly than in Turkish kofte.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve soutzoukakia for dinner with optional rice pilaf, yogurt, and a parsley salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~460
kcal calories
28
g protein
34
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 29%Fat 47%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Soutzoukakia make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Soutzoukakia take?
Prep 28 minutes, cooking 36 minutes; 64 minutes in total.Is Soutzoukakia difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Soutzoukakia have?
Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 34g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Soutzoukakia contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Soutzoukakia belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Soutzoukakia need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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