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! 

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. 

One of my favorite spices to use in cooking is curry. If you like a good curry recipe you should also try my Chickpeas with Curry, Pumpkin Curry, Curry Meatballs or this Curry Chicken Salad.

Recipe Ingredients:

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

Recipe Tips

• 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:

1. Preheat the oven to 375° and line a cookie sheet with tinfoil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add all the ingredients for the meatballs together in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
3. 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.  
4. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until just slightly pink in the center.

For the curry sauce:

1. 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.  
2. Add the curry powder, turmeric, coriander, pepper and flour and toast for a minute.
3. Add the tomato paste and cook for one minute.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, and beef broth and stir till the flour mixture is well combined.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, bay leaf, and cilantro, then simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add the meatballs and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Serve with a side of jasmine rice or coconut rice and lime wedge.  Sprinkle with cilantro.

Storage Tips

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 to Serve with these Curry 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. 

More Meatball Recipes

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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef Meatballs

Pasta

Easy Baked Rigatoni with Chicken Meatballs

Turkey

Mediterranean Baked Turkey Meatballs

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