Harissa Beef Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce and Garlic Naan
Spice up your dinner with these delectable Harissa Beef Meatballs served with a cooling yogurt sauce and warm garlic naan. These meatballs are infused with the vibrant flavors of harissa, delivering a delightful kick that everyone will love. Perfect for family gatherings, casual weeknight meals, or entertaining guests, this dish strikes a wonderful balance between heat and refreshment. The addition of garlic naan makes it an irresistible combination, providing the ideal vessel for scooping up those flavorful bites!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, harissa paste, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- For the yogurt sauce, stir the Greek yogurt in a small bowl until smooth; add salt if desired.
- Serve the meatballs warm with garlic naan and yogurt sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg