Greek Soutzoukakia with Crispy Potatoes & Yogurt
Spiced beef meatballs seared until golden, simmered in garlicky tomato sauce, served with roasted potatoes and cooling yogurt. Feels like a Greek taverna dinner in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast at 425°F for 18 minutes.
Step 2
While potatoes roast, mix beef, onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, breadcrumbs, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Roll into 12–16 balls. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 4
Sear meatballs 90 seconds per side without moving until browned, ~8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
Step 5
Add remaining 2 garlic cloves to skillet, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add crushed tomatoes.
Step 6
Return meatballs to skillet, simmer 8 minutes until sauce thickens. Stir yogurt with salt and serve alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- small bowl
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