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Meatball Skewers with Tahini Yogurt and Red Chimichurri

Savory Meatball Skewers with Tahini Yogurt and Red Chimichurri

Delicious Meatball Skewers with Tahini Yogurt and Red Chimichurri that will impress your guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitutable with ground turkey or chicken
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 2 medium Onions Finely minced
  • 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs Gluten-free optional
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Do not skip
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs Mix of parsley, mint, and cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Plus more for frying
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Opt for kosher or sea salt
  • To taste Black Pepper Optional
Tahini Yogurt Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Plain and thick
  • 2 tbsp Tahini Nutty goodness
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh acidity
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1-2 tbsp Water Adjust for sauce consistency
Red Chimichurri
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Pepper Jarred and drained
  • 1/3 cup Flat Leaf Parsley Packed
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro Packed
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Contributes tanginess
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Provides smoky depth
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Warm, earthy flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt Reduce if using table salt
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Introduces mild heat
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Enriches the chimichurri

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • Skewers
  • oven
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, minced onions, breadcrumbs, baking soda, chopped herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll the meat mixture into balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
  3. For baking, place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet and cook for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. For pan-frying, heat olive oil in a skillet and cook until browned, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. While the meatballs cook, whisk together Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and water in a bowl until smooth.
  5. In a food processor, combine roasted red pepper, parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, fine sea salt, and red pepper flakes. Pulse until finely chopped, then mix in olive oil.
  6. To assemble, thread one meatball on each skewer, drizzle with tahini yogurt sauce, and spoon chimichurri over the skewers.

Nutrition

Serving: 2skewersCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Refrigerating the meatball mixture for at least 2 hours activates the baking soda for tenderness. Bake meatballs for even cooking when preparing for a crowd.

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