Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs) with Eggplant Rolls and Rice

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs) with Eggplant Rolls and Rice – Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs) with Eggplant Rolls and Rice – Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Ingredients for the Eggplants:

  • 5-6 eggplants, sliced lengthwise
  • Olive oil

Instructions for the Eggplants:

  1. Wash the eggplants and cut them into long slices.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, lightly sauté the eggplant slices just until they get a bit of color, and then place them on a serving plate.

Ingredients for the Meat Mixture:

  • 500g ground beef
  • 3 slices of bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tomato, crushed
  • Fresh mint, chopped
  • Cumin
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions for the Meat Mixture:

  1. In a bowl, add the ground beef, bread, and the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Knead everything together very well, then cover the mixture with a cloth.

For the Sauce:

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste, diluted with water
  • 50g wine
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Sweet paprika
  • 100g water
  • Olive oil

Instructions for the Sauce:

  1. In a pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, then sauté the onion and garlic.
  2. Add the tomato paste, wine, cinnamon stick, salt, pepper, paprika, and water. Let it simmer gently.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into small oblong meatballs (soutzoukakia), and wrap each one in an eggplant slice, securing it with a toothpick.
  4. Once all the rolls are ready, place them in the simmering sauce.
  5. Continue cooking over medium heat for 35-40 minutes. If needed, add a bit of water as it cooks to prevent sticking.
  6. Avoid stirring with a spoon; instead, gently shake the pot in a circular motion to mix.

Enjoy with a side of rice for a complete meal!

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs) with Eggplant Rolls and Rice – Photo By Thanasis Bounas
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs) with Eggplant Rolls and Rice – Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Source is from DeliciousPath.com




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