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Creamy Coconut Curry Meatballs

Creamy Coconut Curry Meatballs for Ultimate Comfort Food

Creamy Coconut Curry Meatballs deliver a delightful mix of flavors and comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Meat Beef, chicken, turkey, or plant-based
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free if needed
  • 1 Egg Flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Or coconut/avocado oil
For the Coconut Curry Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp Red Curry Paste Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook the meatballs for about 8-10 minutes, turning until golden brown.
Curry Sauce Preparation
  1. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and freshly grated ginger for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Whisk in red curry paste and coconut milk, let simmer for 5 minutes.
Final Assembly
  1. Return the meatballs to the skillet, simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and garnish with lime juice and cilantro. Serve over rice, noodles, or with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture for tenderness. Customize spice level as needed.

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