This Curry Meatballs Recipe are Indian spiced meatballs that are smothered in a deliciously spicy curry sauce. These make a great meal over a bed of rice and a sprinkle of cilantro. You can also freeze these meatballs for later!
CURRY MEATBALLS RECIPE
Today’s Curry Meatballs Recipe is a flavorful meal that is perfect for a family meal.
I love the rich, warm spices that mix together and simmer in the sauce.
When I need a flavorful, comforting meal I make curry meatballs.
I have a love for curry and use it often in recipes whether it is this Red Lentil Curry, Chickpeas with Curry, Slow Cooker Chicken Curry, Curry Roasted Cauliflower, or this Simple Curry Chicken Salad.
There is something about the warm flavor of curry that really warms you up especially in the fall and winter months.
I used beef for the meatballs but you can use a combination of beef and sausage, ground turkey, lamb or pork.
When I serve this meal I like to serve it over basmati rice with naan bread to soak up all that delicious sauce.
WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS CURRY MEATBALLS RECIPE?
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- GROUND BEEF {OR YOU CAN USE HALF SAUSAGE/HALF GROUND BEEF FOR A MORE MOIST MEATBALLS}
- GARLIC
- ONION
- JALAPENO
- GINGER
- SESAME OIL
- GARAM MASALA
- CORIANDER
- CUMIN
- CURRY POWDER
- EGG
- PLAIN YOGURT {you can sub in sour cream}
- PANKO BREADCRUMBS
FOR THE CURRY SAUCE:
- OLIVE OIL
- ONION
- GARLIC
- FRESH GINGER
- DRIED RED CHILIS { I LIKE TO USE DRIED KASHMIRI CHILES FROM AN INDIAN STORE BUT YOU CAN ALSO USE DRIED ARBOL CHILIS}
- TURMERIC
- CORAINDER
- BEEF BROTH
- CURRY POWDER
- PETITE DICED TOMATOES
- TOMATO PASTE
- ALL PURPOSE FOUR
- COCONUT MILK
- CILANTRO
- BAY LEAF
TIPS FOR MAKING THIS CURRY MEATBALLS RECIPE
- The meatballs can overcook and become dry quickly. It is better to undercook them slightly, they will continue to cook through even when removed from the oven for a minute. Also, they will cook for a bit in the sauce.
- Letting the delicious red curry sauce simmer for a little longer which will enhance the flavors.
- You can use ground pork, ground chicken, ground sausage or ground turkey in place of the lean ground beef.
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt to finish off the dish, along green onion and fresh herbs like fresh cilantro.
- This dish is nice of any type of rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or served with naan.
- Do not over mix the meat mixture of the meatballs will become tough. You want tender meatballs.
HOW DO YOU MAKE CURRY MEATBALLS?
FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- Preheat the oven to 375° and line a cookie sheet with tinfoil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add all the ingredients for the meatballs together in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the meatball mixture and make into a ball. Place onto the non-stick baking sheet or a parchment paper lined baking sheet and repeat until all the meatballs are made.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until just slightly pink in the center.
FOR THE CURRY SAUCE:
- In a large pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat and add the onions, garlic and ginger and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric, coriander, pepper and flour and toast for a minute.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for one minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, and beef broth and stir till the flour mixture is well combined.
- Pour in the coconut milk, bay leaf, and cilantro, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the meatballs and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with a side of jasmine rice or coconut rice and lime wedge. Sprinkle with cilantro.
HOW DO I STORE CURRY MEATBALLS?
These meatballs will keep in the refrigerator is in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze these for up to a month. When you are ready to eat them put them in the fridge overnight to thaw.
WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH THESE MEATBALLS?
I always serve a salad with out meals. Some favorites of mine with this type of meal are this Easy Lebanese Salad, Lemon Arugula Salad or this Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad.
Vegetable side dishes are also a great addition. Try these Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables, Lebanese Green Beans or this Garlic Parmesan Broccoli.
If you like potatoes with your dinner try these Oven Roasted Potatoes, Gouda Smashed Potatoes, Spicy Lebanese Potatoes or Lemon Cilantro Roasted Potatoes.
OTHER MEATBALL RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
AIR FRYER MEATBALLS
SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN BEEF MEATBALLS
BAKED CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH ORZO
MEDITERRANEAN BAKED TURKEY MEATBALLS
EASY BAKED RIGATONI WITH MEATBALLS
Curry Meatballs Recipe
This Curry Meatballs Recipe are Indian spiced meatballs that are smothered in a deliciously spicy curry sauce. These make a great meal over a bed of rice and a sprinkle of cilantro. You can also freeze these meatballs for later!
Ingredients
- FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup panko
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 1 Tablespoon plain yogurt
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger or ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- FOR THE CURRY SAUCE:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup onion, diced, Optional
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons curry (mild or medium)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
- 1 Tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup coconut milk (canned)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 dried red chilis (Kashmiri or arbol), Optional
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- 3-4 cups cooked Basmati rice {for serving}
- 1 lime, cut into wedges {for serving}
Instructions
Meatballs:
Preheat the oven to 375° and line a cookie sheet with tinfoil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Add all the ingredients for the meatballs together in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
Scoop a tablespoon of the meat and make into a ball. Place onto the pan and repeat until all the meatballs are made.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until just slightly pink in the center.
Curry Sauce:
In a large pan, heat the oil and add the onions, garlic and ginger and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the flour, curry powder, turmeric, coriander, pepper and toast for a minute.
Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
Add the diced tomatoes, and beef broth and stir until the flour mixture is well combined.
Add the coconut milk, red chilis, bay leaf, and cilantro, then simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the meatballs and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve with a side of rice and lime wedge. Sprinkle with cilantro.
(You can remove the red chili peppers before serving if desired.)
Notes
The meatballs can overcook and become dry quickly. It is better to undercook them slightly, they will continue to cook through even when removed from the oven for a minute. Also, they will cook for a bit in the sauce.
Letting the curry simmer for a little longer will enhance the flavors.
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
The recipe is missing quantities for the beef broth and curry powder in the sauce. Could you please add this so I can make it. Thx
So sorry! I did 2 tablespoons curry powder in the curry sauce {more or less depending how much curry flavor you like}. I did 2 cups beef broth {or broth of your choice}. I updated the recipe.