Description
Harissa Beef Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce and Garlic Naan is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender beef meatballs infused with spicy harissa paste, complemented by a cooling yogurt sauce. The addition of warm garlic naan makes it a perfect choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, main course, or delightful wrap filling. Each bite offers a satisfying balance of heat and creaminess, making it a favorite among food lovers.
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
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 just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs bake, whisk together Greek yogurt with salt to taste in a small bowl.
- Serve hot alongside the yogurt sauce and warm garlic naan for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg