For the meat: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, knead well, and shape into oval forms. Place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake in the oven at 350°F.

For the rice: In a pot, melt the butter, then add the rice and stir. Add the water and spices, and let it cook until it absorbs all the liquid and softens.

For the sauce: In a deep pot, heat oil and sauté the onion. Add the tomato sauces and stir, then add the spices and water, and let it simmer until it thickens.

Next, remove the soutzoukakia from the oven and add them to the sauce. Let them cook together, then turn off the heat, and it's ready.