Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 220°C and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Cookware: parchment paper, rimmed baking sheet

2. Step 2

   Combine the breadcrumb and milk in a mixing bowl. Let the mixture stand until the liquid is absorbed.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 50.0 gr Breadcrumb, 60.0 ml Milk

   Cookware: mixing bowl

3. Step 3

   Add the beef, egg, parsley, cumin, ¾ piece (80 gr) yellow onion, 2 clove (6 gr) garlic, 1 tsp (1 gr) oregano, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper. Mix just until evenly combined.

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 1.0 piece Egg, 15.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 6.0 gr Garlic, 500.0 gr Ground Beef, 3.0 gr Ground Cumin, 1.0 gr Oregano, 4.0 gr Salt, 80.0 gr Yellow Onion

   Cookware: mixing bowl

4. Step 4

   Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

   Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

5. Step 5

   Coat the meatballs with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Bake until lightly browned and partially cooked through.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

6. Step 6

   While the meatballs bake, warm 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 ¼ piece (120 gr) yellow onion and cook until softened, then add 2 clove (6 gr) garlic and cook until fragrant.

   Timer: 7 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 120.0 gr Yellow Onion

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, large saucepan, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Stir in the tomato paste, cinnamon, and remaining oregano. Cook over medium heat until the tomato paste darkens slightly.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Cinnamon, 2.0 gr Oregano, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Add the crushed tomato, water, sugar, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and cook until slightly thickened.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 800.0 gr Canned Crushed Tomato, 4.0 gr Salt, 4.0 gr Sugar, 120.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Transfer the baked meatballs to the sauce. Simmer over low heat until tender and the centers reach 71°C.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large saucepan, wooden spoon