Harissa Beef Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce and Garlic Naan
Elevate your dinner experience with these Harissa Beef Meatballs served with a cooling yogurt sauce and homemade garlic naan. Bursting with flavor, these meatballs blend the heat of harissa with the savory richness of lean ground beef, making them a perfect centerpiece for any meal. The accompanying yogurt dip balances out the spice, while warm garlic naan adds a delightful touch that everyone will love. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or in wraps for lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, harissa paste, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While baking, whisk Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt for the sauce.
- Serve hot meatballs with yogurt sauce and warm garlic naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg