MEATBALL SAUSAGES (SOUTZOUKAKIA SMYRNEIKA)
This is a soulful dish: handmade meatball sausages subtly seasoned with onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg and baked in a bubbling tomato sauce. It was originally made by Greeks who lived in Smyrna, which is now Izmir, Turkey. In the early 1920s many of them returned to Greece after the Greco-Turkish war.
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories meatballs, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Stir in garlic. Add tomatoes and their juice, squeezing tomatoes to break them up. Bring to a boil. Add wine and sugar, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Add pepper flakes and butter, simmer 1 to 2 minutes, and set aside until needed. (Sauce may be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Reheat before using.)
- For the sausages: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Knead until blended. Add egg and wine, and knead again until well mixed. Add just enough bread crumbs to give body to mixture so that meatballs will hold their shape when formed. Mix in enough extra-virgin olive oil to make mixture glossy and elastic.
- Shape meat mixture into sausages about 2 1/2 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Dredge in flour and set aside. Place a heavy skillet over medium heat, and add about 1/2 inch olive oil. When oil shimmers, add sausages in a single layer. Brown on one side, then turn and brown the other. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Lightly oil an 8-by-10-inch shallow casserole, or other baking dish in which sausages will fit in a single layer. Pour sauce evenly on top of meat, and bake until lightly browned on top, about 40 minutes. If desired, serve with mashed potatoes.
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Ihtisham Ahmad
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The flavors were perfect and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Martin Sebakijje
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Shahazad lovely marshal
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit of a disappointment. They were dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend them.
Alexander Swig
[email protected]I was looking for a new meatball recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. These meatballs are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Muluken Seyoum
[email protected]These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They are so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
KRISH THAPA YT
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.
Krishna Dangaura ddd j
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The flavors were perfect and the meatballs were so juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Know Pppp
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The flavor was great and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make these again.
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[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The flavors were perfect and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
TG Gaming
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Makie Angel
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit of a disappointment. They were dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend them.
Anime Girl
[email protected]I was looking for a new meatball recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. These meatballs are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
naftali shangala
[email protected]These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They are so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Shani
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.
Michael Salas
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The flavors were perfect and the meatballs were so juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Md Ziqu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The flavor was great and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make these again.
Peanut Head
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
JN SAKIR OfficiaL
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these meatballs, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making these again soon.
Khotso James Makae
[email protected]These meatballs are amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.