Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs)

Tomato Sauce

• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 1/2 red onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 8 mint leaves chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Meatballs

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (See Note 1)
• 1/2 red onion grated (See Note 2)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 8 mint leaves chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped

Serving

• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped