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Jerk Meatballs In Coconut Curry Sauce

A flavorful dish combining spicy jerk meatballs with a creamy coconut curry sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jerk Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp Jerk Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for baking
Coconut Curry Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat
  • 1 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar optional for sweetness

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F/70°C).
Make the Coconut Curry Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the curry powder and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
  5. Add lime juice and brown sugar, and season with salt to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve the jerk meatballs in the coconut curry sauce over rice or with naan.
  2. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a spicier kick, add chopped Scotch bonnet peppers to the meatball mixture or the sauce.

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