# Κεφτεδάκια με σάλτσα

Classic and beloved Greek meatballs in tomato sauce, perfect for gathering the family around the table.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 600 γρ κιμά Μοσχαρίσιο
- 1 ψιλοκομμένο κρεμμύδι
- 1 ψιλοκομμένη σκελίδα σκόρδο
- 2 κουτ σούπας φρυγανιά τριμμένη
- 50 γρ κεφαλοτύρι τριμμένο
- Μαιντανό
- Αλάτι
- Πιπέρι
- 2 ψιλοκομμένα κρεμμύδια
- 0.33 φλιτζάνι ελαιόλαδο
- 3 ντομάτες τριμμένες
- 1 ξυλάκι κανέλας
- 1 κουτ σούπας πελτέ ντομάτας
- 1 σκελίδα σκόρδο
- 500 ml ζωμό λαχανικών
- 1 κουτ γλυκού ζάχαρη
- 1 φύλλο δάφνης
- Μερικά φύλλα βασιλικού
- Μαιντανό
- Αλάτι
- Πιπέρι
- Αλεύρι
- Ηλιέλαιο ή ελαιόλαδο

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, add ground beef, egg, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix all ingredients very well until they form a uniform mixture.
3. Shape the mixture into small balls.
4. Coat the meatballs in flour.
5. Fry the meatballs in hot oil until browned on both sides.
6. Sauté chopped onion and garlic in a deep pan with olive oil.
7. Add the fresh grated tomato and tomato paste.
8. Add sugar, cinnamon, pepper, and salt.
9. Add fresh herbs and vegetable stock or water.
10. Let it boil for 10 minutes and add the meatballs into the sauce.
11. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

## Tips

- Combine the meatballs with fried potatoes
- If you want you can bake them in the oven instead of frying them

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGd5tWwap/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5177729b-cfea-492b-a42d-6286d3cd1176
- Extracted: 2025-05-18

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt