Youvarlakia

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Ground beef
1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Onion - grated
3		Garlic cloves - minced
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Oregano
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ground cumin
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons	30ml	Finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly ground black pepper
		Salt
1/4 cup	40g / 1.4oz	Long-grain rice
4 tablespoons	60ml	Fruity olive oil
		Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Finely chopped onion
4		Garlic cloves - minced
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon	15ml	Honey
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Tomatoes skinned - seeded and chopped
		Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup	118ml	Herb broth or water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons	30ml	Finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon	15ml	Finely chopped fresh basil

Recipe Instructions

Put the ground beef in a bowl with the grated onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, parsley, mint, and pepper and add salt. Rinse, then scald the rice by pouring boiling water over it in a bowl; leave to soak for 5 minutes. Drain, add to the beef, and mix all ingredients well. Form small sausage shapes.

Heat the oil in a large skillet and fry the meatballs until brown. Drain on paper towels.

Add the onion to the oil remaining in the pan and fry over gentle heat until translucent. Add the garlic, cinnamon, and honey and stir until caramelized. Add the chopped tomato, season, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce has reduced. Add the herb broth and the meatballs. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped herbs.

Source:
Recipes from a Greek Island - by Susie Jacobs ISBN: 0-671-74531-X

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