Spiced Meatball Pitas with Crispy Carrot Slaw

This Crispy Ginger-Carrot Meatball Pitas recipe is a stunning addition to your Weekend Feast collection. It’s a modern, vibrant take on Middle Eastern street food that plays with exciting textures—specifically the contrast between juicy, spiced meatballs and a unique "fried" slaw.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 495
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp salt
  • For the Crispy Slaw & Filling:
  • ½ lb large carrots peeled and coarsely grated
  • One 2-in. piece ginger peeled and coarsely grated
  • Oil for frying
  • Fresh cilantro for tossing
  • 4 pitas halved
  • For the Sauce:
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp harissa

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine the ground meat, smoked paprika, coriander, and salt. Roll into 1-inch balls (about 35 total).
  2. Broil: Arrange the meatballs on a nonstick-foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Fry the Slaw: Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Fry the grated carrots and ginger in batches until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then toss with fresh cilantro.
  4. Assemble: Prepare the sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt and harissa. Stuff the pita halves with meatballs and crispy carrot slaw, then drizzle with the harissa-yogurt sauce.