Baked Harissa Meatballs
Baked harissa meatballs make a quick and flavorful dinner, perfect for busy weeknights. About 30 minutes is all you need to make these juicy lamb meatballs in a rich and spicy tomato sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Ingredients
Harissa Meatballs
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped, more to serve
- 1 tsp salt
Harissa Tomato Sauce
- 14 oz tomatoes diced or puréed (passata)
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F / 180 C.
- In medium sized bowl, mix all meatball ingredients by hand until fully combined. Shape 9 golf ball sized meatballs.1 lb ground lamb, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt
- In a medium-sized baking dish, combine all sauce ingredients.14 oz tomatoes, 1 tbsp harissa paste, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp salt
- Place the meatballs into the sauce. They will be half-submerged in the sauce.
- Add the cheese on top of the meatballs and bake everything for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F (74°C).1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- Remove them from the oven and add some fresh parsley as garnish. Serve the baked harissa meatballs with couscous, rice, flatbread, or pasta.
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Notes
Evenly sized: Make sure the meatballs are evenly sized for them to be cooked through at the same time.
Taste harissa: Taste the harissa paste before you're using it as they vary in heat considerably. Adjust the amount to taste.
Storage: Stored in an airtight container, these baked meatballs will last 3-4 days in the fridge. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1520mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1872IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3mg
