Description
Baked Greek Meatballs and Potatoes, also known as Soutzoukakia, is a comforting oven-baked dish featuring juicy spiced meatballs and tender potatoes cooked together in a rich tomato sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a family-style meal.
Ingredients
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- 500 g ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and set aside.
- Place the potato wedges in a large baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
- Add the meatballs to the baking dish, spacing them evenly among the potatoes.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and potatoes, making sure everything is lightly covered.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, turning the potatoes once halfway through, until the meatballs are cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Mix the meat gently to keep the meatballs tender.
- Cut potatoes evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg