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Curry Meatballs Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Curry Meatballs Recipe

The Curry Meatballs Recipe features spiced ground beef meatballs baked until cooked through, served with a simmered curry sauce made from onions, peppers, garlic, ginger, dried chiles, and a blend of curry spices. This dish combines the savory, aromatic qualities of curry with tender meatballs for a richly flavored meal. It involves both baking and stovetop cooking techniques for components.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian, American

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATBALLS
  • 1 white onion minced, medium
  • 1 jalapeno pepper minced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 egg beaten, large
  • 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
  • 2 lices bread
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 preferred (or use ground turkey)
CURRY SAUCE
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped, large
  • 2-3 Serrano peppers chopped (use jalapenos for less spicy)
  • 6 garlic chopped, cloves
  • 1 1- inch ginger peeled and chopped, knob
  • 4 dried chiles de arbol
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (I used Madras curry powder)
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons Turmeric ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt about 1 tablespoon each, to taste
  • black pepper about 1 tablespoon each, to taste
  • 1 14.5- ounce fire-roasted tomato canned
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice plus more for serving, fresh
  • cilantro for serving, fresh chopped cilantro
  • red pepper flakes for serving, fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

FOR THE MEATBALLS
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Soak the bread in 1/4 milk, then squeeze out excess milk. Tear into pieces and add to a large bowl.
  3. Add the onion, jalapeno, garlic, garam masala, salt, cayenne, cumin, egg, yogurt, and torn bread to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer mixture to the large bowl and add the ground beef. Hand mix, but do not overmix.
  5. Form the meat mixture into 24 equal sized meatballs and transfer to a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
FOR THE CURRY SAUCE
  1. 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.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring a bit.
  3. Add the chiles de arbol and seasonings, and stir. Cook for 1 minute to let the spices bloom.
  4. Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes and water. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  5. Cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
  6. Transfer the curry sauce to the large pan. Stir in lemon juice to taste. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
  7. Add the meatballs to the curry sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Top with chopped cilantro and red chili flakes and serve.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% 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.