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Curried Meatballs and Rice

Curried Meatballs and Rice combine two of my recipes in one, the best Italian meatballs and some red Thai Curry. Serve this over rice or noodles for a delicious and filling dinner that your family will love!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: best Italian meatballs, curried meatballs, red thai curry
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 731kcal
Author: Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground beef - 80% lean
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1/3 cup onion - minced
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese - freshly shredded
  • 2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs - or other breadcrumbs of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
  • 1/2 cup water

For the curry:

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons ginger - minced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 oz. Thai red curry paste
  • 13.5 oz. full-fat coconut - 1 can
  • 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
  • pinch of red pepper flakes - optional, for extra heat

Other:

  • 8 cups prepared rice - for serving
  • cilantro - chopped

Instructions

For the meatballs:

  • Prepare oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mince the garlic and onion finely. Add it to a large mixing bowl, and add remaining ingredients. Mix with your hands until it just comes together.
  • Form approximately 24 meatballs, avoiding over-working the meat. Place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, check them for doneness, and then bake nore if needed to cook fully.

For the curry:

  • In a medium suace pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir constantly for one minute. Then add the curry paste, coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, add red papper flakes.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes.

To serve:

  • Serve the meatballs over your favorite rice, and add some curry sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3939IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 5mg