Souzoukakia is an excellent recipe for kids (and adults) as an alternative to the usual spaghetti bolognese. It can be served with pasta or anything else that might take your fancy!
I love serving this Souzoukakia when I want a tasty, quick dish on those cold nights. It’s become a comfort food that feels like home as it reminds me of my childhood and children in general.
This tasty dish is perfect to be served on its own or with rice or pasta. It’s such a filling meal when served combined with these starches. Check out the easy and wonderful recipe below.
Flavoursome Souzoukakia (Sausages and Tomatoes) Recipe
If you love tomatoes so much, you're going to love this souzoukakia recipe. This dish is filled with rich tomatoes and the meaty sausages.
Ingredients
Meat Sausage Ingredients
800 grams ground beef (minced beef)
70 grams dried breadcrumbs - stale
1 medium onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - crushed
2 tablespoons thyme - chopped
2 tablespoons oregano - chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium egg - lightly beaten- 1 teaspoon Sals
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons mint - chopped
Tomato Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion - finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - crushed
125 ml red wine - dry
850 grams tomato
80 ml tomato paste
250 ml chicken stock (chicken broth or chicken bouillon)- 2 tablespoons oregano - chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley - chopped
Instructions
- Combine the mince, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, thyme, cumin, oregano and egg in a bowl and add salt and pepper to taste; mix well. Roll 2-level tablespoons of mixture into a sausage shape, and repeat with the remaining mince mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan, add sausages in batches, cook, turn, until well browned, then drain on absorbent paper.
- Place sausages in a pan with tomato sauce, simmer, covered for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Sprinkle with mint before serving.
- Heat oil in a pan for the tomato sauce, add onion and garlic and cook, stirring until onion is soft. Add your wine, and allow it to simmer uncovered until reduced by half. Stir in un-drained crushed tomatoes and remaining ingredients with salt and pepper to taste; simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- Top with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1219mgPotassium: 1159mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1773IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 7mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
