Kopi & Elaine Sotiropulos in the Great Day Kitchen for Greek Fest – OPA!

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Greek Fest is happening this weekend, September 18-20, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Fresno.

In honor of Greek Fest, Kopi & Elaine Sotiropulos visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious Greek food.

“Soutzoukakia” Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Meatball ingredients:

• 1lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb yellow onion (1 med/lg), finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs

Seasonings/Spices:

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 Tablespoon ground allspice
• 1 Tablespoon ground fennel
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sauce:

• 2 15-ounce cans of tomato sauce
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

Optional: Grated Mizithra or Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

1. Gently mix the meat with onions, garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasonings/spices.
2. Form into 2” round balls, and brown in a skillet with olive oil on medium heat.
3. Set aside finished meat balls and continue process until all are done.
4. When done, add browned meatballs, plus Sauce ingredients to the pan and simmer on low for about 30-45 minutes.
5. Serve warm. Top with grated cheese if you wish.

Saragli

Yield: about 40 pieces…

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