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.