Soudzoukakia (sausage rolls in wine sauce)

3 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3slicesFirm white bread
cupDry wine
1⅛poundsLean ground beef
¾cloveGarlic, minced
¾teaspoonCumin powder
¾largeEgg, beaten
Salt & pepper to taste
¾canTomato puree (16 oz.)
¾cupWater
cupDry wine
¾teaspoonSugar
¾Piece cinnamon stick
¾Bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

GREEK

SAUSAGE ROLLS

WINE SAUCE

Place bread in a medium sized bowl and moisten with wine. Add remaining ingredients for the sausage rolls and mix thoroughly. Take 1 T. of the mixture and, with your hands, form into a roll about 2" long. Continue procedure until all mixture is used. Placer rolls on a broiling pan and broil, turning once, until browned. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

***WINE SAUCE*** In a 4 qt. saucepan, mix in all ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Add sausage rolls and return to a boil. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 more minutes. Source: Krino's Greek Gourmet Cookbook