Harissa Turkey Meatballs
Harissa turkey meatballs are a delicious and spicy twist on traditional meatballs. Made with ground turkey, harissa paste, and other seasonings, they are a flavorful and healthy option for a main course or appetizer.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp harissa
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup harissa
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 lb. ground turkey, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp harissa, 1 egg, ¼ cup parsley, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes1 tsp paprika1 tsp chili powder. Mix well with your hands until all the ingredients are well combined.1 lb. ground turkey, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 3 tbsp harissa, 1 egg, ¼ cup parsley, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder
- Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the meatballs with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.1 tbsp. olive oil
- While the meatballs are baking, add the ¼ cup harissa, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and ½ cup water to a sauce pan on medium heat. Bring to a simmer and stir constantly or about 2-3 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle the 1 tsp cornstarch over the mixture and stir to combine. Lower and heat and let the sauce thicken for about 3 minutes.¼ cup harissa, 2 tbsp brown sugar, ½ cup water, 1 tsp cornstarch
- Once the meatballs are out of the oven, toss in the sauce until evenly coated.