- Katherine Arthurs
Coconut Ginger Curry Mini Meatballs with Spicy Turmeric Sauce
Don't think about flavorless + dry meatballs again. These are moist, full of fresh flavors + are the perfect side for serving in a shallow bowl, along with rice + the spicy turmeric sauce. Such a great flavor combination - with color + spice.
This recipe was made dairy free - since I used full fat canned coconut milk...soo good with curry + turmeric. I used made it gluten free - with gluten free panko + unsweetened coconut flakes. Easy to swap out but you won't miss the dairy or gluten in this recipe.
Such a great mid week meal - prep the meatballs + sauce before hand. Quickly make the rice + bake the meatballs. AND dinner! Garnish with fresh herbs + you will have seconds, promise.
Coconut Ginger Curry Mini Meatballs with Spicy Turmeric Sauce
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup gluten free panko
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced + divided in half
4 heaping tablespoons high quality curry powder, divided
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/2 yellow onion, small dice
2 carrots, small dice
1/2 teaspoon each salt + pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon hot sauce (amount depending on your spice level)
1 can full fat coconut milk
2 cups jasmine rice, prepared
fresh cilantro, scallions + sesame seeds, to garnish
Preheat oven to 425F.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko, coconut flakes, coconut milk, ginger, curry powder + a pinch of salt + pepper. Mix with your hands or wooden spoon. Shape into teaspoon sized balls - using a small scoop helps. Place on baking tray. Bake for 8 minutes.
In a small sauce pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add in the onion, carrots, salt + pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the garlic, turmeric powder + smoked paprika. Combine + cook for 1 minute.
Add in the hot sauce + coconut milk. Stir to combine all ingredients + bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Sauce should thicken up nicely. Turn heat off + let sit.
To assemble, add some rice to a shallow bowl. Top with a few spoonfuls of the turmeric sauce followed by some meatballs. Garnish with fresh cilantro, scallions + sesame seeds.
Enjoy!
This recipe was made #glutenfree, #dairyfree + #paleofriendy (without the rice)