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A white bowl filled with creamy curry meatballs over rice, garnished with cilantro and lime.

Creamy Coconut Curry Meatballs

Juicy, tender meatballs simmered in a rich and aromatic red curry coconut sauce. A perfect weeknight meal that is bursting with Thai-inspired flavors.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef or turkey
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2–3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, soak the panko breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes to create a panade.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, soaked breadcrumbs, beaten egg, half of the ginger, half of the garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 3: Shape the mixture into approximately 16-20 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Step 4: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and sear until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.
Step 5: In the same skillet, add the remaining ginger, garlic, and the red curry paste. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until very fragrant.
Step 6: Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Step 7: Return the meatballs to the skillet. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 8: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm with lime wedges.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sambal oelek or an extra tablespoon of curry paste.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: curry meatballs, coconut curry, thai meatballs, easy dinner, meatball recipe

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