Beef Kofta Meatballs with Harissa Yogurt Sauce
| Prep Time: 20 min | Serves: 6 |
| Cooking Time: 20 min | Yield: 1 pita, 4 meatballs, 2.5 tbsp sauce |
Middle Eastern meatball served with caramelized onions, yogurt sauce on whole wheat pita.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Black Angus Ground Round
- 1/2 cup Fresh Mint
- 1/4 cup Yellow Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic Clove
- 3 tbsp Paprika
- 1/2 tbsp Spices,Ground Coriander
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin Seed
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper, Black
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 cup 0% Greek Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Harissa
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 6 Whole Wheat Pitas
Directions
For the Harissa Yogurt Sauce:
Stir all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Cover and chill.
For the Beef Kofta:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl and set aside.
Gently mix beef and next 9 ingredients in large bowl. Using 2 tablespoonfuls for each, roll meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (24 total).
Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet used to cook onions; heat over medium-high heat. Sauté half of meatballs until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet in oven. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
Top warm pita with yogurt sauce, onions and meatballs.