Harissa Spiced Meatballs With Cilantro Yogurt

Name: Harissa Spiced Meatballs With Cilantro Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the meatballs:; 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork (or sub 1 lb. ground lamb to replace pork and beef); 1/2 yellow onion (finely diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 eggs (lightly beaten); 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons harissa spice blend; 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes (minced) or 2 tbsp dried fire roasted tomatoes; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; for the cilantro yogurt sauce:; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (rough chop); 1/4 lemon (juice); 1 teaspoon harissa spice blend; pinch of salt

Servings: persons

for the meatballs:
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork (or sub 1 lb. ground lamb to replace pork and beef)
1/2 yellow onion (finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons harissa spice blend
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes (minced) or 2 tbsp dried fire roasted tomatoes
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
for the cilantro yogurt sauce:
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (rough chop)
1/4 lemon (juice)
1 teaspoon harissa spice blend
pinch of salt

1
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2
In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients. Get your hands in there and mix until everything is one cohesive mass. If the mixture seems really wet, add some extra bread crumbs. If it seems too dry, drizzle in some extra olive oil.
3
Form golf ball size meatballs. Roll the meatball around in your hand until it feels like it will hold together. Drop the meatballs onto the foil lined sheet. Continue until all meatballs are formed. Pop into the oven for 15 minutes.
4
As the meatballs cook, make the yogurt sauce. Mix together yogurt, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, spices and salt
5
Serve the cooked meatballs either hot or cold with the dipping sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the meatballs:, 1/2 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork (or sub 1 lb. ground lamb to replace pork and beef), 1/2 yellow onion (finely diced), and more.

Yes, Harissa Spiced Meatballs With Cilantro Yogurt falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!