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Soutzoukakia Meatballs with Cumin and Tomato Sauce

Name: Soutzoukakia Meatballs with Cumin and Tomato Sauce
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 151 g ground beef (85% lean); 19 g breadcrumbs; 38 g egg; 6 g garlic, minced; 2 g ground cumin; 0.76 g dried oregano; 8 g olive oil; 136 g crushed tomatoes; 11 g tomato paste; 91 g water; 6 g red wine vinegar; 2 g salt

This simmered dish pairs ground cumin with tomato paste, ground beef and breadcrumbs. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

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Balanced High satiety

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Estimated macros per portion

50 g Protein

30 g Carbohydrates

36 g Fat

5 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

151g ground beef (85% lean) 378 kcal
19g breadcrumbs 75 kcal
38g egg 54 kcal
6g garlic, minced 9 kcal
2g ground cumin 8 kcal
1g dried oregano 2 kcal
8g olive oil 71 kcal
136g crushed tomatoes 44 kcal
11g tomato paste 9 kcal
91g water 0 kcal
6g red wine vinegar 5 kcal
2g salt 0 kcal

Cooking instructions

ground beef (85% lean)breadcrumbsegggarlicground cumindried oreganosalt
In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add egg and mix until just combined.
Form into 8 to 10 small oblong meatballs.
olive oil
Heat olive oil in a small pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes total.
crushed tomatoestomato pastewater
Stir in tomato paste for 30 seconds, then add crushed tomatoes and water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
red wine vinegar
Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens. Finish with red wine vinegar to balance.
Serve hot with sauce spooned over the meatballs.