Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes minutes
Course: Curry
Cuisine: Thai/American
Keyword: Thai Red Curry Meatballs
Servings: 2
Calories: 380kcal
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken, pork
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the Meatballs: Creating these flavorful meatballs is a breeze. With just a few simple steps, you can have these delicious meatballs ready to enjoy. Combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then roll them into 1-inch meatballs. It's a straightforward process, and you'll be amazed by the delicious results!
Cook the Meatballs: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Make the curry sauce: In the same skillet, add the star of our dish, the red curry paste. This paste, made from red chilies, lemongrass, garlic, and spices, gives our meatballs a distinctive aroma and fiery flavor profile. Cook the paste for 1 minute to release its flavors, then stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine and Simmer: Return meatballs to the skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g