Description
Harissa Beef Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce and Garlic Naan are a deliciously bold dish perfect for any gathering or family dinner. The spicy harissa paste combines beautifully with juicy ground beef, creating meatballs that are bursting with flavor. Paired with a cooling yogurt sauce and soft garlic naan, this meal is both comforting and satisfying. Easy to prepare, these meatballs can be served as an appetizer or main course, making them a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
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, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and slightly crispy.
- While the meatballs bake, whisk the Greek yogurt with optional herbs or spices.
- Serve hot with yogurt sauce and warm garlic naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg