Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of jerk meatballs simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce, offering a deliciously unique Caribbean experience.
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 mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, jerk seasoning, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped green onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a separate pot, combine coconut milk, curry powder, soy sauce, and brown sugar and whisk until smooth.
- Cook the meatballs: Add the browned meatballs to the simmering sauce and cook for about 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the meatball mixture in advance and refrigerate. You can also use ground chicken instead of beef or turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg