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Needing an easy weeknight meal idea? Give these 30-minute Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs a try!
There is something so comforting about this curry sauce that keeps us coming back to this recipe week after week. Not to mention, it just takes 30 minutes to whip up, making it the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Tender turkey meatballs, simmered in a spicy homemade coconut curry sauce to make flavorful dinner for friends or family.
Curry sauce is actually a very simple recipe that uses few ingredients. A majority of the flavor comes from a mixture of fresh ground spices. A blend of cumin, turmeric, graham masala, curry powder and paprika add a punch of flavor and aroma to the sauce that is mouth watering.
WE will have to be honest, we weren’t always fans of curry! It wasn’t until several years ago we took a chance and tried to make a butter chicken recipe from a spice blend we were gifted for the holidays. The strong flavor of the spices and the simplicity of the dish, led us to experiment with different curry recipes.
After a couple years of playing around with different recipes in our kitchen, we have finally found the perfect blend of warm and spicy flavors that you are going to love. And we used our popular turkey meatballs but swapped the Italian spices for cumin and paprika to complement the dish. The meatballs are cooked and set to simmer in a spicy curry sauce. This dish is great served over rice and topped with fresh cilantro leaves and pomegranate seeds.
Give these 30 minute skillet coconut curry turkey meatballs a try for your next quick weeknight dinner.
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30-Minute Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs
What’s in the curry sauce?
Garlic: Garlic adds a nice flavor to the sauce. Most sauces start off with an onion and garlic base and this one is no exception. The garlic is minced and sautéed with fresh ginger and onion in a bit of olive oil before another ingredients are added.
Ginger: Did you know that adding fresh grated ginger would make the dish spicy? There is no need for any pepper flakes or chili powder in this dish because the strong punch of spice from the fresh ginger does the trick.
Onion: Roughly chopped onions make the base of the sauce and become nice and tender as the sauce simmers.
Kale: Fresh chopped kale was one of our additions to this recipe to add a bit of color, texture and another veggie to the dish. As the kale cooks in the sauce, it becomes soft and tender.
Coconut Milk: Coconut milk adds creaminess to the sauce.
Tomato paste: The acidity from the tomato paste adds a nice flavor to help balance the sweet and spicy elements in the sauce.
Vegetable Broth: As the sauce cooks, it can thicken, so vegetable broth is added to thin the sauce as needed.
Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is not necessary but is something we like to add for extra creaminess in the sauce.
Curry Spice Blend: The spice yummy spice blend consists of cumin, paprika, curry powder, turmeric, and graham masala to make a perfect balance of warmth with a little sweetness.
How to Make the 30-Minute Coconut Curry Meatballs
Make the Meatballs…
You will start by prepping and making your meatballs before you move on to making your curry sauce. The meatballs will be cooked and tossed in the sauce for a final simmer at the end. If you do not have the time to make your own, you can substitute with unseasoned frozen turkey meatballs from your local grocery store.
Start by preheating your oven to 425oF. Next, in a medium size bowl mix eggs, almond flour, cheese and seasonings together. Add turkey and mix in the egg mixture with your hands until combined. This step can get a little messy but have some fun with it!
Lastly, form into 12-14 even- sized meat balls. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and cook 22-25 minutes until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165oF.
While your meatballs are cooking, make the curry sauce…
After you have placed your meatballs in the oven, start making your sauce. In a large cast iron skillet over medium- high heat, add olive oil and chopped onion. Cook onion until it starts to soften.
When the onion is softened, add in minced garlic, ginger and spices. Stir to coat onion in spices and cook for a couple minutes until fragrant. Next, add coconut milk, broth, tomato paste and mix around. You want to make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any brown bits.
Lastly, reduce heat to cook until simmering and bubbling. Add in cooked meatballs and stir to coat. Cook for a couple more minutes and serve. We recommend serving with rice and topped with cilantro and pomegranate seeds.
30-Minute Skillet Coconut Curry Meatballs
- Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
Turkey Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp minced onion seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to season
Coconut Curry Sauce
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/2 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp tumeric
- 1 cup kale (finely chopped)
Instructions
Turkey Meatballs
- Start by making your meat balls then move on to making your curry sauce.
- Preheat oven to 425°F, In a medium size bowl mix eggs, almond flour, cheese and seasonings together.
- Add turkey and mix in the egg mixture with your hands until combined. Form into 12-14 even- sized meat balls. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cook 22-25 minute until reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
Coconut Curry Sauce
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium, high heat, add olive oil and chopped onion. Cook onion until it starts to soften.
- When the onion is softened, add in minced garlic, ginger and spices. Stir to coat onion in spices and cook for a couple minutes until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk, broth, tomato paste and mix around. Making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any brown bits.
- Reduce heat to cook until simmering and bubbling. Add in cooked meatballs and stir to coat. Cook for a couple more minutes and serve. We recommend serving with rice and topped with cilantro and pomegranate seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: healthy dinner, Indian
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