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Meat Balls “Smyrne” (“Soutzoukakia”) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

?There are many variations of meatballs from around the world, but the Smyrne meatballs, or soutzoukakia, from Greece are a particularly flavorful and fragrant dish. These meatballs are typically made with ground lamb or beef, and are flavored with cumin, garlic, and cinnamon. They are typically served with a yogurt or cucumber sauce, and sometimes rice or potatoes.

 2 lbs ground beef
 1 cup bread crumbs
 2 cloves garlic (pressed)
 4 ripe tomatoes
 pinch of sugar
 oil
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Mix the ground beef with the bread crumbs (slightly moist), garlic, cumin, and salt