Harissa-Glazed Meatballs: 30-Minute Flavor Bliss
Flavorful meatballs coated in a smoky, spicy harissa glaze. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: North African-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup harissa paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- If baking, place meatballs on a baking sheet. If pan-frying, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- Cook meatballs for about 10-12 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together harissa paste, olive oil, honey, and lemon juice.
- Pour the harissa glaze over the meatballs.
- If baking, return the baking sheet to the oven for another 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and the meatballs are cooked through. If pan-frying, stir the meatballs in the glaze for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Serve immediately.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Adjust harissa paste quantity for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg