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GRILLED HALLOUMI & MEATBALL SKEWERS WITH HARISSA DRIZZLE

Why it’s banging:
Golden halloumi + juicy meatballs on skewers = party. Throw some peppers, onions and courgette (or swap as needed) on the grill too and you’ve got a full plate, minimal clean-up, and big gas BBQ energy without the drama.
Course Main Course
Cuisine greek
Keyword drizzle, halloumi, harrisa, kebab, meatbal, summer
Author jacksmeatshack

Ingredients

For the skewers:

  • 1 block halloumi cut into chunks
  • 12 small meatballs homemade or good-quality shop-bought
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper

Optional homemade meatball mix:

  • 500 g pork or beef mince
  • 1 egg
  • 30 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt & pepper

For the grilled veg (do on a tray or skewers):

  • 2 red peppers chopped
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges
  • courgette cherry tomatoes, or aubergine
  • Olive oil salt, lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Real Ranch seasoning

For the Harissa drizzle:

  • 1 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat your BBQ, Medium heat across the whole grill (200–220°C), lid down.
  2. Mix together all of the meatball ingredients, roll into 3cm balls, chill for 15 mins to firm.
  3. Thread the halloumi chopped into chunks and the meatballs alternately onto skewers.
  4. Brush with oil and season.
  5. Place meatball skewers on the grill, turning regularly — around 10–12 mins until meatballs are cooked and halloumi is golden.
  6. Preheat a large cast iron pan ready for the vegetables.
  7. Chop and prepare all of the vegetables and season with the oil, honey, lemon and ranch seasoning.
  8. Place the vegetables in the cast iron pan and sizzle, turning occasionally for 8–10 mins, until softened and charred.
  9. To make the drizzle, stir the harissa, oil, lemon, honey, and paprika in a bowl. Taste and tweak.
  10. Plate your meatball & halloumi skewers over the grilled veg.
  11. Drizzle generously with harissa sauce and hit with fresh herbs or feta if you’re feeling it.

  12. 🧒 Kid hack:Serve theirs deconstructed: meatballs & halloumi chunks on a plate, grilled peppers optional, drizzle on the side or sub in ketchup or BBQ sauce.