Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         ground beef
     1/4  pound         onion -- grated
   3                    garlic cloves -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin
   2      tablespoons   minced flat-leaf parsley
   2      tablespoons   finely chopped fresh mint
     1/2  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
                        salt
     1/4  cup           long-grain rice
   4      tablespoons   fruity olive oil
                        ***tomato sauce***
     1/2  cup           finely chopped onion
   4                    garlic cloves -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      freshly ground cinnamon
   1      tablespoon    honey
   2      pounds        tomatoes skinned -- seeded and chopped
                        salt
                        freshly ground black pepper
     1/2  cup           herb broth or water
   2      tablespoons   minced flat-leaf parsley
   2      tablespoons   finely chopped fresh mint
   1      tablespoon    finely chopped fresh basil

Preparation:

Put the ground beef in a bowl with the grated onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, parsley, mint, and pepper and add salt. Rinse, then scald the rice by pouring boiling water over it in a bowl; leave to soak for 5 minutes. Drain, add to the beef, and mix all ingredients well. Form small sausage shapes. Heat the oil in a large skillet and fry the meatballs until brown. Drain on paper towels. Add the onion to the oil remaining in the pan and fry over gentle heat until translucent. Add the garlic, cinnamon, and honey and stir until caramelized. Add the chopped tomato, season, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce has reduced. Add the herb broth and the meatballs. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped herbs. Source: Recipes from a Greek Island - by Susie Jacobs ISBN: 0-671-74531-X