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Traditional Greek Meatballs

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg whisk the egg
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • flour for dusting
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • sugar

Instructions

  • Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a medium sized pan at medium heat. Add the green onions and heat for about 5 minutes until onions are soft. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Place the ground beef and onions in a medium bowl. Add egg, salt and pepper. Mix with your hands.
  • Divide the mixture into 10 equal parts, making oblong shapped balls.
  • Place some flour on a small plate and dredge the meatballs. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan. Once oil is hot place the meatballs in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes without turning. Turn meatballs and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Combine the tomatoes, cumin, tomatoe puree and about 1 1/2 tsp. sugar. Once combined add to the meatballs and stir. Cover and cook on simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Place in a bowl and serve.