Name: Soutzoukakia Smyrneika (Greek-Style Spiced Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 600 g Ground beef (85–90% lean); 1 medium Onion, grated; 2 cloves Garlic, finely grated (for meat mixture); 60 g Plain breadcrumbs; 1 large Egg; 2 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon; 15 g Fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1.5 tsp Kosher salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil (for browning); 3 cloves Garlic, sliced (for sauce); 500 g Tomato passata (or crushed tomatoes); 120 ml Dry red wine (optional but traditional); 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar; 1 leaf Bay leaf; 1 tsp Sugar (optional, to balance acidity); 120 ml Water (as needed to loosen sauce); 0.5 cup To serve: thick Greek yogurt or crumbled feta (optional); 4 servings To serve: crusty bread or rice/potatoes (optional)

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