Grilled Meatball Flatbreads

We have been cooking the BEST grilled meatball and paring it with our favorite NAAN breads for quite some time. Ground beef meatballs flavored with spices, lemon, arugula salad and ricotta cheese make the most memorable flavor combination!

History of Our Grilled Meatball Flatbread

Years ago, before social media and even food blogging began, we use to spend our Saturday mornings with a cup of coffee, magazines and the Food Network. Oh yes, this was before kids and cows too…Oh, a much simpler time!

So, during those slow Saturday mornings, we came across a Rachel Ray Recipe that called for ground lamb and grapes with arugula, and ricotta cheese. Now don’t get me wrong we love lamb and grapes, but the pairing was just not our favorite, however, we did love the idea of the flatbread with the ricotta and augural.

Tips on How to Grill Meatballs

• Make sure your meatballs are 1” in size
• Grill your meatballs over direct heat
• We like to serve this dish with a simple cucumber salad

The Best Grilled Meatball Flatbread Ingredients

• Ground Beef
• Salt
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Turmeric
• Thyme
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Pepper
• Ricotta
• Olive oil
• Lemon
• Augural
• NAAN Breads

 How to make the Best Grilled Meatball Flatbread Sandwiches

Season the ground beef with chili powder, cumin, turmeric, thyme, garlic powder, onion, and pepper.

Make 1” meatballs, by rolling in your hand. (need a little more explanation from Arturo)

While your fire is preheating, oil your flatbreads with a drizzle of olive oil.

Also, season your Ricotta cheese with salt and pepper.

And dress your arugula with lemon, salt, and pepper.

 Once your fire is ready to go, place your meatballs directly over the fire. Cook for three to four minutes per side.

Then while your meatballs are resting grill or toast your NAAN breads for just a second on each side.

Build your sandwich by first adding a dollop of the seasoned ricotta cheese, then add the meatballs and top with the dressed arugula. Enjoy!

Grilled Meatball Flatbreads

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Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 1 cups augural
• NAAN Breads
• salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• Season the ground beef with chili powder, cumin, turmeric, thyme, garlic powder, onion and pepper. 
• Make 1” meatballs, by rolling in your hand. 
• While your fire is preheating, oil your flatbreads with a drizzle of olive oil. 
• Also season your Ricotta cheese with salt and pepper. 
• And dress your arugula with lemon, salt and pepper. 
• Once your fire is ready to go, place your meatballs directly over the fire and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
• Then while your meatballs are resting grill or toast your NAAN breads for just a second on each side. 
• Build your flatbread by first adding a dollop of the seasoned ricotta cheese, then add the meatballs and top with the dressed arugula. Enjoy! 

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