Spicy Tunisian Harissa Meatballs with Mint Yogurt
A flavorful twist on classic meatballs with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce
Delve into North African cuisine with these spicy, harissa-laced meatballs complemented by a cooling mint yogurt sauce.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
For the Mint Yogurt Sauce
For the Tomato Sauce
For the Garnish
Preparation
Marinating the Meatballs
Combine Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, harissa paste, onion, garlic, cumin, and coriander.
Add Egg and Breadcrumbs
Add salt, pepper, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly.
Refrigerate Mixture
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Chill the meatball mixture before shaping for best consistency.
Preparing the Mint Yogurt Sauce
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, chopped mint leaves, and lemon juice.
Season and Stir
Season with salt and stir until well combined.
Chill Sauce
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Allow the yogurt sauce to rest for a minimum of 20 minutes for flavors to meld.
Cooking Process
Making the Meatballs
Roll the chilled mixture into ping-pong size balls.
Preparing the Tomato Sauce
Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add tomatoes, sugar, and harissa; simmer for 10 minutes.
Cooking the Meatballs
Fry the meatballs over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
Plating & Serving
Spicy Tunisian Harissa Meatballs with Mint Yogurt
Spicy Tunisian Harissa Meatballs with Mint Yogurt
Plating & Serving
Arrange the meatballs over the tomato sauce, place a dollop of mint yogurt sauce on the side, and garnish with coriander and lemon wedges.