Fiery Harissa-Spiced Lamb Meatballs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Tender lamb meatballs infused with smoky harissa and warm spices, baked and served with a cooling yogurt dip for a balanced heat experience. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground lamb, harissa paste, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons harissa paste
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground lamb, 2 tablespoons harissa paste, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and browned on the outside.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon lemon juice until smooth.
Step 5: Serve the lamb meatballs hot drizzled with the lemony yogurt sauce.