Description
Discover the vibrant and spicy flavors of the Caribbean with these juicy jerk meatballs in a luscious coconut curry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, jerk seasoning, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix generously until well integrated.
- Shape the Meatballs: Form the mixture into one-inch meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Create the Sauce: In a pot, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, soy sauce, and brown sugar until smooth. Heat until it simmers gently.
- Simmer the Meatballs: Add the browned meatballs to the simmering sauce and cook on low for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Dish out warm meatballs with sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Enjoy with rice or naan.
Notes
Make-ahead by preparing meatballs a day prior. Experiment with different proteins or add veggies to the mix for customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg