Merguez Ground Goat Meatballs
Step outside your comfort zone and try these flavorful and simple Merguez Ground Goat Meatballs. Served as either a main dish over orzo or couscous, or as an appetizer at your next dinner party, these delightful little bites will become a favorite on your menu rotation.
Servings Prep Time
14meatballs 15minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
14meatballs 15minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
Merguez Ground Goat Meatballs
Basil Yogurt Sauce
Instructions
  1. Finely chop the onions, and mince the garlic. Add to ground goat.
  2. Add the spice blend & Harissa to meat mixture.
  3. Get your hands in there (wash them first, of course!)! Your hands are the best tool to ensure all of the ingredient are evenly incorporated. Be sure not to over mix the meat, however, as the texture can become tough if it is mixed too much.
  4. Roll meat into 2-3″ long meatballs, and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and bake meatballs for 30 minutes, or until browned. While meatballs are baking, mix together ingredients for yogurt sauce and set aside.
  5. Serve meatballs immediately topped with dollop of basil yogurt sauce.
Recipe Notes

Merguez is a traditional North African sausage with a blend of spices, and another ingredient called Harissa.  Not familiar with it? Consider this your introduction.

Harissa is a condiment generally used in Tunisian, Moroccan, and other North African dishes.  It is a blend of red chiles, red bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and salt.  Very straightforward, but also very big flavors.  This dish just wouldn’t be the same without it.

Once you’ve used this delicious ingredient in this recipe, don’t stop here! Stir the Harissa into scrambled eggs, stews, sauces, or even spread it on toasted bread.  You’ll be addicted to the rich flavors, adding it to everything in your kitchen!

Not sure if you’ve ever seen Harissa in your local store? It is either likely in the international aisle, or tucked away in condiments. But if you want to just click and order it, you can get it here.

Easy as, well, Merguez Ground Goat Meatballs!