Harissa Beef Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce and Garlic Naan
Spice up your dinner with these irresistible Harissa Beef Meatballs served with a refreshing yogurt sauce and warm garlic naan. This dish combines succulent ground beef infused with harissa for a fiery kick, paired with a cooling, creamy yogurt sauce that balances the heat perfectly. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a casual weeknight meal, these meatballs are sure to impress. The added garlic naan makes for an ideal accompaniment, perfect for scooping up the meatballs and sauce. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this bold and satisfying dish!
- 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 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, harissa paste, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- For the yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt with salt and pepper to taste; add herbs if desired.
- Serve hot alongside warm garlic naan and yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg