Soutzoukakia: Greek Baked Meatballs + Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
3 -4
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Calories
583 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Soutzoukakia: Greek Baked Meatballs + Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
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Soutzoukakia is a Greek meatball dish that is baked with potatoes and tomato sauce. It is the ultimate comfort food!
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Ingredients
For the potatoes
- 4 medium yellow or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved and then cut into wedges
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2/3 cup water
For the meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 thick slices bread, crust removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground all spice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 400 ml passata or polpa tomatoes
- 2/3 cup water
Garnishes
- fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup cubed feta cheese
Instructions
For the potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 375F. To a large baking dish add the potato wedges, olive oil, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Toss to combine and then add the water to the dish. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
Make the sauce
- While the potatoes are cooking, make the sauce. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and saute for a few minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the bay leaf, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and sugar, stir to combine. Pour in the passata and water and bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat. Turn to medium-low and keep at a simmer for about 15-20 minutes with the lid partially on the pot, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened just slightly. Remove from the heat.
Make the meatballs
- Remove the crust from the bread slices and soak in a bowl of water for 5 minutes.
- Once the bread is soaked, remove from the water and mix with the ground beef, grated onion, pressed garlic, salt, cumin, pepper, egg, olive oil, onion powder, all spice, cinnamon and dried oregano. Knead well to combine the mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes
- After 10 minutes, scoop 2 tablespoons at a time and form into ovals / logs, about 2-3 inches in length.
- Set aside on a plate until the potatoes come out of the oven.
Assemble the dish
- Once the potatoes have cooked for 30 minutes, remove them from the oven and remove the foil from the baking dish. Nestle the meatballs in between the potato wedges. Pour the sauce all over the potatoes and meatballs in the baking dish. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and then bake for 20-25 minutes uncovered or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and cubed feta cheese (if desired).
Notes
- Serve with our Simple Homemade Greek Salad or Maroulosalata aka my Mama's Salad
- If you like this recipe, try our Sheet Pan Greek Meatballs & Lemon Potatoes Briam (Greek Style Roasted Vegetables)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
583kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
60.1g
(20%)
Protein
35.1g
(70%)
Fat
23.6g
(36%)
Saturated Fat
4.9g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
14.8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
114.3mg
(38%)
Sodium
2593.9mg
(108%)
Fiber
7.1g
(28%)
Sugar
6.2g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3-4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.1g | 20% |
| Protein | 35.1g | 70% |
| Fat | 23.6g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.8g | 74% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 114.3mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 2593.9mg | 108% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
21 reviews
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