Description
Looking for the best creamy coconut curry meatballs recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so flavorful! Perfect for cozy nights, family dinners, or when you want to impress guests, these juicy meatballs simmer in a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce. It’s simple, bold, and totally comforting. Save this easy dinner idea for your next comfort craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in skillet, brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger briefly.
- Whisk in red curry paste and coconut milk until smooth.
- Add soy sauce and lime juice, simmer sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return meatballs to skillet, simmer 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overmix meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Adjust curry paste for desired spice level.
- Can add cream or peanut butter for extra richness.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg