Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia)

Ingredients (35)

• Tomato Sauce:
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 1/2 red onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 8 mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Meatballs:
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 8 mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• Serving:
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh mint