Grilled Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients of Grilled Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

  1. Prepare of Meatballs.
  2. It's 1 large of egg.
  3. You need 3 clove of minced garlic.
  4. It's 1 tsp of ground cumin.
  5. You need 1 tsp of ground allspice.
  6. Prepare 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped.
  7. Prepare 1 1/4 tsp of kosher salt.
  8. Prepare 1/2 tsp of freshly ground pepper.
  9. You need 1 1/4 lb of 85% lean ground beef.
  10. Prepare 1/3 cup of panko.
  11. You need 1 of vegetable oil, for grilling (coat grates).
  12. Prepare of Yogurt Sauce.
  13. You need 1 of English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, & finely diced.
  14. It's 1 cup of plain greek yogurt (don't use non-fat).
  15. You need 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice.
  16. It's 1 tbsp of fresh dill, chopped.
  17. Prepare 1/4 tsp of kosher salt.
  18. You need 1/4 tsp of freshly ground pepper.

Grilled Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat (about 500°F)..
  2. Mix together the egg, garlic, cumin, allspice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl..
  3. Add the ground beef and panko and mix with your hands until well combined..
  4. Coat your grill grates with the oil..
  5. Using 1/3 cup to measure, form 8 disc-shaped meatballs. (They will dome slightly on the grill, forming nicely founded meatballs.).
  6. Grill the meatballs, covered, for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned on the exterior and no longer pink in the center..
  7. Transfer the meatballs to a serving plate and let rest for 3 minutes..
  8. For the yogurt sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well..
  9. Serve the meatballs on top of couscous or a flavor-infused rice and topped with the sauce..

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