Best 8 Curried Meatballs Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creations, curried meatballs stand as a testament to the harmonious fusion of flavors and textures. These delectable orbs of seasoned ground meat, lovingly enveloped in a fragrant and aromatic curry sauce, offer a captivating journey for the palate. Whether served as an appetizer, a main course, or a delightful addition to a buffet spread, curried meatballs possess an irresistible charm that captivates the senses and leaves a lasting impression. With a myriad of recipes and variations to choose from, embarking on a culinary expedition to discover the best recipe for curried meatballs promises an adventure that will ignite your passion for cooking and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED TURKEY MEATBALLS



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A great-tasting, lean meatball. I serve mine with pita bread, hummus, and a crispy salad.

Provided by Anna

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Turkey

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground turkey
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons Madras curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, egg, curry powder, salt, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon together in a bowl using your hands; form into about 20 balls.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, working in batches, in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 629.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CURRIED LAMB MEATBALLS



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I have been trying to duplicate a dish from my favorite Indian restaurant in Tucson, AZ. This is not it, close but not yet. It is, however, extremely tasty!

Provided by DesertChef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 sweet onion
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sweet curry powder
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper the lamb, then mix and form into little balls.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet and start browning the meatballs.
  • Slice the peppers and onion thinly and add to the browning meatballs. Shake the pan or stir every so often to brown the meatballs all over.
  • When the meatballs are brown and the peppers and onions have softened slightly, add the butter and curry powder. Stir again and add the tomato sauce.
  • Stir again and cover with a lid, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid, stir in the spinach and cilantro and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Serve with steamed basmati rice.

CURRIED LAMB MEATBALLS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/4 pounds ground lean lamb
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander or parsley
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/3 cups apples, peeled, cored, seeded and finely diced
1/2 cup finely diced peeled banana
1/4 cup canned crushed peeled tomatoes
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon corn, peanut or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Put the lamb in a mixing bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet and add 1/2 cup of the onions and half of the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, until wilted. Sprinkle with cumin and ground coriander and stir. Let cool briefly.
  • Scrape the onion mixture onto the lamb. Add the fresh coriander, bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Blend well with the fingers. Shape the mixture into 20 round balls.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the remaining 3/4 cup chopped onions, the remaining garlic and the curry powder. Cook, stirring, until the onions are wilted. Add the apples and banana and stir to blend.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Let simmer 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and pour the mixture into the container of a food processor or electric blender. Blend thoroughly. Return the mixture to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the meatballs. It may be necessary to use two skillets or repeat the browning of the meatballs, half of them at a time. Turn the meatballs so that they brown evenly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce, cover and let simmer about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 770, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 36 grams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED MEATBALLS



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I was given this recipe by a co-worker of mine who grew up in South Africa. It is from "Everyday Cape Malay Cooking" by Zainab Legardien. I have modified the recipe to either be more in line with our tastes or to use ingredients that I can get at my local grocery store. You can serve this with rice, spinach or by itself.

Provided by cyaos

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups water
2 teaspoons tomato sauce
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 petal star anise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon ghee, softened
1 tomatoes, cubed
500 g extra lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat and stir-fry the onions.
  • Add cinnamon stick and water, then add tomato sauce, garam masala, turmeric, ginger paste, salt, starseed petal and vinegar.
  • Mix well and leave to simmer on low.
  • To prepare the meatballs, place breadcrumbs, parsley, ghee, tomato and ground beef in a bowl and mix well but lightly.
  • Form into medium-sized balls.
  • Add meatballs to simmering sauce and add more water if necessary.
  • Reduce heat and add bay leaves, sugar, all spice and breadcrumbs - IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT STIR AT THIS STAGE.
  • Simmer, covered, until done (about 15 minutes).

CURRIED MEATBALLS



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The texture of the raw meatballs is very soft. Don't worry; it's the reason they're so tender when cooked.

Provided by Rebecca Collerton

Categories     Bon Appétit     Ground Beef     Curry     Cumin     Coriander     Cilantro     Dinner     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

Meatballs:
Olive oil
6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 jalapeños, seeds removed if desired
6 garlic cloves
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds ground beef (20% fat)
1 large egg, beaten to blend
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Curry Sauce:
1/4 cup olive oil
4 medium onions, chopped
10 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, chopped
3 dried chiles de árbol
4 teaspoons curry powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons ground turmeric
3 tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 (14.5-ounce can) crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving)

Steps:

  • Meatballs:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Purée scallions, jalapeños, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, garam masala, coriander, cumin, and cayenne in a blender until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add beef, egg, yogurt, and salt. Mix with your hands until mixture is homogenous and starts to become very sticky like sausage meat, about 1 minute. Using a 2-oz. ice cream scoop to portion if you like, roll beef mixture into golf ball-size portions and place on baking sheet, spacing 1" apart (you should have about 24). Drizzle meatballs with more oil and bake until browned on top and cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
  • Curry Sauce:
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent and starting to brown, 8-10 minutes. Stir in chiles, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and peppercorns. Cook, stirring often, until mixture is very fragrant and spices begin to stick to the pot, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, stirring and scraping bottom of pot, and bring to a boil. Add bay leaf, 1 Tbsp. salt, and 2 cups water; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have melded, 25-30 minutes.
  • Let curry sauce cool slightly, then transfer to a blender; blend until very smooth. Wipe out any bits remaining in pot and transfer curry sauce back to pot. Stir in lemon juice and cayenne; taste sauce and season with more salt if needed.
  • Gently nestle cooked meatballs into sauce, bring to a simmer, and cook until meatballs are heated all the way through, 10-15 minutes. Serve topped with cilantro.
  • Do Ahead
  • Meatballs and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; transfer to an airtight container and chill. Gently reheat meatballs in sauce, covered, thinning with water if sauce is too thick.

CURRIED MEATBALLS WITH EGGPLANT



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed chile flakes, to taste
4 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound, quartered lengthwise, cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 pound ground lamb or beef
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoon minced fresh mint
Salt
1 poblano chile, seeded and slivered
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice twice, drain, then place in a saucepan and mix in half the ginger. Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to very low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Set aside, covered. Heat a large sauté pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Cook on medium-high until seeds start to dance and smell fragrant. Turn off heat. Remove to a mortar. Add chile flakes and pulverize.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the ghee or oil to the pan. Add onion and sauté on low until very lightly browned. Remove. Add remaining ghee or oil and sauté eggplant on medium until lightly browned. Remove.
  • Mix ground meat with half the onions, half the ground spices, 6 tablespoons of the rice, the egg, half the mint and salt to taste. Form into 1-inch meatballs. Sauté meatballs in pan on medium until lightly browned. Don't worry if a few of them break up. Remove. Add poblano, remaining ground spice mixture, garam masala and remaining ginger to pan. Sauté on medium until poblano wilts.
  • Add tomatoes, simmer on low 5 minutes, scrape bottom of pan, add 1 cup water, then return eggplant, remaining onion and meatballs to pan. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and chile if needed. Reheat rice on low. Dust curry with remaining mint and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 735, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 977 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED LAMB MEATBALLS



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A coconut curry sauce. Serve with rice or noodles.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 20

MEATBALLS
1 lb ground lamb
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 c dried onion flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 Tbsp dried mint (or 1 tbls. fresh, minced
CURRY SAUCE
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1/4 c dried onion flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp ginger paste (or grated fresh)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 Tbsp garam masala
1 tsp fennel seeds
8 oz tomato sauce
1 can(s) (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 tsp brown sugar
salt, to taste
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. For Meatballs: Place all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and, using hands, combine well. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls (10-12 balls).
  • 2. Heat 1 tbls. olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add meatballs and sear on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Remove meat to a platter and cover loosely with foil.
  • 4. In the same skillet, add remaining oil and heat over medium heat. Add all ingredients, stirring to mix. Simmer 5 minutes, and then return meatballs and juices to pan. Stir.
  • 5. Simmer gently (do not boil) for 10 minutes.
  • 6. Serve with rice.

CURRIED MEATBALLS



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Number Of Ingredients 25

Meatballs
1 pound ground meat ( pork, beef or veal)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp*
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
*Can be found at specialty Asian and Indian markets.
Sauce
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 green chile, minced
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon turmeric
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup red wine
Serving suggestion: Serve with rice.

Steps:

  • Combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, cheese, tamarind pulp, oregano, fennel seeds, salt, and egg in a large bowl and mix well with your hands to combine. Form the mixture into 2-inch meatballs and set aside. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Fry the meatballs on all sides until browned and then reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until the meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Keep the meatballs warm. To make the sauce: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil and then the garlic and chile. Saute for one minute and then add the bay leaves, garam masala, oregano, turmeric, salt, and black pepper and toast for 10 seconds. Stir in the tamarind pulp and then add the tomatoes and red wine and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the warm meatballs to the sauce and stir gently to coat well with the sauce. Serve the meatballs with rice.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are prepped and measured. This will make the cooking process smoother and more efficient.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients contribute to the best flavor. Prioritize using fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables whenever possible.
  • Brown the Meatballs Thoroughly: Browning the meatballs adds depth of flavor and helps keep them moist during the simmering process.
  • Simmer Gently: Simmer the meatballs in the curry sauce over low heat to prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Adjust Seasoning to Taste: Taste the curry sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. A good balance of spices, herbs, and acidity is key to a flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

The curried meatballs recipes presented in this article offer a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer chicken, beef, pork, or lamb meatballs, there's a recipe here to suit your taste. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and satisfying curried meatball dish that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the culinary journey and savor the delectable flavors of these flavorful curried meatballs!

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