Soutzoukakia- Mini Greek Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices Italian bread, with the crusts removed
1 cup red wine
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup red wine
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove

Preparation

1. Soak bread in wine for 5 min and then squeeze out excess liquid.
2. Combine meat, bread, onions, garlic, parsley, eggs, cheese, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside and chill in fridge for 1 hour.
3. Pinch off 1 tbsp of meat mixture and mold it into little footballs or cigars. Place in casserole baking dish.
4. Combine spaghetti sauce with wine, cinnamon and cloves and pour over uncooked meatballs.
5. Bake uncovered in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour.