Soutzoukakia Smyrneika

Ingredients

• 600 g Minced beef
• 2 slices Bread, soaked in wine
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 400 g Chopped tomatoes (canned)
• 100 ml Red wine
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Sugar

Method

1. 1Knead the mince with the bread, half the garlic, cumin, salt and pepper and shape into ovals.
2. 2Brown them in olive oil.
3. 3Add the tomatoes, remaining garlic, wine and sugar.
4. 4Simmer for 30 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve with rice.