Meatballs a la smyrna recipe

Meatballs A La Smyrna recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.This delicious recipe for Meatballs a la Smyrna is a delightful twist on traditional meatballs. Bursting with flavors inspired by the vibrant city of Smyrna, these meatballs are made with a combination of ground meat, aromatic herbs, and spices. The meatballs are then simmered in a rich tomato sauce, infusing them with even more taste. Serve these succulent meatballs with your favorite pasta or crusty bread for a satisfying and hearty meal.
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Meatballs a la smyrna recipe details
- Ingredients Tomato Sauce
- One 2-pound, 3-ounce can of peeled tomatoes, mashed
- One 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- Ingredients Meatballs
- 1 pound ground meat
- 2 slices bread, crumbed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- dash cinnamon
- 1/4 pound butter
- Tomato Sauce
Tomato Sauce:In saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic if desired, bay leaf, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
Meatballs:Combine meat, bread, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, and cinnamon. Shape into small sausages and brown in butter. When cooked, drop into tomato sauce and add any butter and drippings left in the pan in which the meatballs were browned.
This is excellent served over rice, manestra, macaroni, or mashed potatoes.
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