Greek cuisine · Meat & Kebab

Soutzoukakia

Oblong cumin kofte in tomato sauce – Smyrna style.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 500 g ground beef
• Cumin, garlic
• White bread
• Tomato sauce
• Rice

Instructions

1. Soak the white bread and squeeze it out; knead thoroughly with the ground beef, cumin, finely grated garlic and salt.
2. With wet hands, form elongated rolls and brown briefly in olive oil all over.
3. Boil the tomato sauce and place the rolls in it.
4. Braise covered at gentle heat for about 20 min until cooked through and the sauce is creamy.
5. Serve with rice and some sauce.