Enjoy these meatballs with friends and family as I did and your cares will soon seem miles away!
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Greek Style Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 3 1/2 lbs. fresh ground beef
- 4-5 cloves garlic - chopped fine
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped fine
- 1/2 cup of grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 slices white bread - crumbled
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 slice of lemon - with rind - chopped fine
- Feta cheese for garnish
Tomato Sauce:
- 35 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 bunch scallions - chopped
- 1 onion - sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic - chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped
- 1 slice of lemon - with rind
- 1 tbs. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Meatballs:
- Combine all of the above ingredients, except the Feta cheese, in a bowl and mix with your hands. Do not over mix. Form into desired size meatballs.
For frying the meatballs:
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- When the meatballs are a nice golden on one side gently roll over and continue cooking.
- The meatballs are done when they are completely golden and slightly firm.
Tomato Sauce:
- Heat a sauce pan with the olive oil. Add the lemon slice, scallions, onions, garlic and parsley; sauté until the onion slightly clear and the garlic fragrant. Add the tomatoes and the seasonings and simmer on low for approximately one hour.
- Gently, crush the tomatoes with a masher.
- Taste the sauce to adjust the seasonings.
- When the meatballs are cooked gently add them to the sauce and leave on a low heat. The meatballs add a delicious flavor to the sauce.
- Serve garnished with Feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Catherine
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~~louise~~ says
Hi Catherine!
Boy, I sure could go for one of those meatballs around now. The combination of flavors sounds so good. I love the addition of honey. Not something I would normally put in meatballs but I'm sure it adds a wonderful flavor. The tomato sauce has some interesting ingredints also. I will be keeping this recipe for sure!
Thank you so much for sharing, Catherine...I heard it was pouring by you this morning. We had that rain in PA yesterday but today we finally have the sun shining. Sending you lots of sunshine from PA. It's on its way to Long Island, lol...
Louise says
Hi Catherine:)
Oh those meatballs do look good. You know how they say meatballs always taste better the next day? Well, seeing these meatballs again just makes me want them MORE!!!
Thank you for joining us for Meatball Day Catherine...
Alida says
I feel hungry right now! I'd love to have a dinner like that. Very nice Catherine!
Nee says
Hi Catherine , love all the ingredients , seems I can smell the aroma ;-D thanks for sharing 🙂
Sandee says
I saw this on Facebook. I so love this dish and I love anything with Feta. Anything.
Have a fabulous day my friend. ♥♥♥
Dottie says
Hi Catherine,
Looks like we both had meatballs on our minds.Yours is Greek style. I really enjoyed reading this recipe. Never had one of these before, but love the combo of honey, lemon, and cinnamon. They must be delicious..they look beautiful! Your tomato sauce is a wonderful recipe too. I sometimes put some cinnamon in the sauce also. I was surprised the first time I used it, how the cinnamon made the sauce pop. Thanks for sharing, blessings on a good rest of the week...Dottie 😉
claudia lamascolo says
absolutely stunning! love the photo and the recipe looks awesome!
Velva says
Comfort food with soul. Love it.
Velva
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Love the Greek twist on the meatballs. I've got to pin these!
FABBY'S LIVING says
The Greek meatballs sound awesome...food for the soul. Thank you for sharing.
FABBY
Cheryl King says
I think you're my new favorite food blogger. I LOVE Greek food, and these look especially DELICIOUS! HUGS
Elzbieta Hester says
I might have to do this soon...the sauce sounds amazing, with lemon zest and the spices - beautiful! 🙂 ela@GrayApron
Tanya Walton says
One of my favourtie dishes...and so good to share!!
Medeja says
You are a pro of comfort food! I can imagine whole family at the table having long and warm dinner together.. 🙂
Angie Schneider says
They sure look very comforting and tasty, Catherine.
Chatty Crone says
I would love them for lunch today!
Marie Dodd says
I had the honor and pleasure to be a guest at Cathy's house last night for a dinner to DIE for! Although I love Italian meatballs better than life itself, I was informed we were having Greek meatballs with sauce. Ok, how bad could Greek meatballs be when one is used to Italian, but the fact that Cathy was preparing them gave me much hope. Along with the meatballs I was served a side of my favorite, broccoli rabe and stuffed artichokes, a meal that was fit for the Gods. This was served to me with some home made flatbreads and a beautiful salad, along with a Greek yogurt (or sour cream as the case was) sauce made by Cathy's daughter, Tammy. When I tell you I am now a fan of Greek meatballs as opposed to the Italian ones (and with a name of Pacelli , I know Italian), please believe me. I would never in my life think to make a meatball with cinnamon and lemon, but who knew? My grandmother would roll over in her grave if she knew. However, what a pleasant surprise! They were so moist and flavorful! I gorged on these little delightful balls of flavor and picked all night long. I will be serving these at my next dinner party for sure. No wonder Cathy was chosen by Jackie Collins to interview her and review her recipes in her new cookbook. Cathy has the gourmet's touch and knows how to cook! Jackie, you know how to pick 'em!
Can't wait to be invited back for some more culinary delights by Cathy!
Love, Marie
Annalisa B says
Ciao Catherine! Vorrei proprio assaggiare queste delizie!!!
Ti auguro una buonissima serata cara amica!
Rachel Kathy G @ onlinesisterhood says
This Looks sooo Uh-mazing. Wow. Have to try this soon...Have a great night girls.Pinned this
Mary Frances McNellis says
Oh. My. Goodness. My day has been made. Greek meatballs? *swoon*
MonuTeena RecipesPassion says
wonderful recipe best meat ballsss with sauce i know it turned out so yummy
Miz Helen says
I just love the seasons and the sauce for your Greek Style Meatballs,they look delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a very special week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen