Soutzoukakia Mini Greek Meatballs

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This is my husband's favorite dish! most of the recipes call for pan frying before baking but i find that the meatballs soak up the tomato sauce better and are juicer this method. serve as an appetizer or as a main course with pasta. delicious!!!!

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Steps

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1.

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Soak bread in wine for 5 min and then squeeze out excess liquid.

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2.

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Combine meat , bread , onions , garlic , parsley , eggs , cheese , oregano , cumin , salt and pepper.

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Set aside and chill in fridge for 1 hour.

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3.

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Pinch off 1 tbsp of meat mixture and mold it into little footballs or cigars.

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Place in casserole baking dish.

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4.

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Combine spaghetti sauce with wine , cinnamon and cloves and pour over uncooked meatballs.

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5.

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Bake uncovered in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour.

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Ingredients

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italian bread, red wine, ground beef, onion, garlic cloves, eggs, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, greek oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, spaghetti sauce, ground cinnamon, clove