Spicy Wagyu Beef and Harissa Meatballs with Dip

January 09, 2021

These spicy Wagyu beef and harissa meatballs are simply delicious! Made with ground beef, harissa, panko bread crumbs, shallots, garlic, cilantro, and an array of spices, the tender meatballs pair perfectly with the herbed creme fraiche dip. This tasty and easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your dinner guests!

Meatballs:
2 lbs. Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Ground Beef
1/2 cup Water
1/4 cup Harissa ( chef used the Mina brand )
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1 cup Cilantro ( leaves and stems, chopped finely )
1 Large Shallot ( finely minced )
4 Garlic Cloves ( finely minced )
2 Eggs ( beaten )
1 tbsp. Hot Paprika
2 tsp. Ground Cumin
2 tsp. Ground Coriander
Herbed Creme Fraiche Dip:
1/2 cup Flat Leaf Parsley ( leaves only )
1/2 cup Basil ( leaves only )
2 tbsp. Tarragon ( minced )
1/2 cup Creme Fraiche
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 BUNCH Scallions ( minced )
2 tsp. Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper ( ground )
1/2 Lemon ( juiced )
1 tsp. Hot Sauce
2 Garlic Cloves ( minced )

FIRST STEP

Take the Fullblood Wagyu ground beef out of the freezer, and place it in the refrigerator 24 hours before starting this recipe.

PREPARING THE FULLBLOOD...

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Nutritions

Calories
52

Sodium
234mg
9% DV

Fat
1g
1% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
0.7g
2% DV