How to Make Greek Souzoukaklia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Greek Souzoukaklia is a traditional Greek dish that is perfect for a comforting and hearty meal. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that is popular in Greek cuisine, and it's easy to see why once you take your first bite. Souzoukaklia is a type of meatball or kebab that is made with ground meat, spices, and herbs, and then cooked to perfection on a grill or in the oven.

One of the best things about Souzoukaklia is that it's incredibly versatile. You can use different types of ground...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ⅜ cup raisins, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • skewers
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion, raisins, and parsley. Season with cayenne pepper, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, sugar, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Form into 6 flat sausages around skewers. Lightly brush sausages with oil; this prevents sticking to the grill.
  • Arrange skewers on hot grill grate. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly, until well done.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 261mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 344mg