Curry Meatballs Recipe
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
24 meatballs
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Calories
102 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Curry Meatballs Recipe
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These curried meatballs are hand formed, baked, then simmered in a spicy curry sauce with roasted tomatoes, perfect for parties, appetizers, or main course.
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Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 1 medium white onion minced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper minced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
- 2 slices bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 preferred (or use ground turkey)
CURRY SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2-3 Serrano peppers chopped (use jalapenos for less spicy)
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 1- inch knob of ginger peeled and chopped
- 4 dried chiles de arbol
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (I used Madras curry powder)
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste about 1 tablespoon each
- 1 14.5- ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (plus more for serving)
- For Serving. Fresh chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes
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Instructions
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Soak the bread in 1/4 milk, then squeeze out excess milk. Tear into pieces and add to a large bowl.
- Add the onion, jalapeno, garlic, garam masala, salt, cayenne, cumin, egg, yogurt, and torn bread to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to the large bowl and add the ground beef. Hand mix, but do not overmix.
- Form the meat mixture into 24 equal sized meatballs and transfer to a lightly oiled baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
FOR THE CURRY SAUCE
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the onion and serrano peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring a bit.
- Add the chiles de arbol and seasonings, and stir. Cook for 1 minute to let the spices bloom.
- Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes and water. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the curry sauce to the large pan. Stir in lemon juice to taste. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Add the meatballs to the curry sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Top with chopped cilantro and red chili flakes and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
246mg
(10%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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