Keftedes with Red Sauce

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1/4 to 1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely diced

4 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Kosher salt, to taste

Fresh ground pepper, to taste

4 slices white bread

1 to 2 cups whole milk

1/2 pound lean ground beef

1/4 pound ground lamb

2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

3 tablespoons fresh parsley, dried and chopped

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Red sauce (recipe follows)

RED SAUCE:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, peeled and diced

8 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

1 teaspoon cumin, plus additional for garnish

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

2 cups red wine

2 15 1/2 ounce cans whole tomatoes with juice

1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, dried and chopped, for garnish

Extra virgin olive oil, for garnish