Description
Flavorsome jerk meatballs paired with a creamy coconut curry sauce that create a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, jerk seasoning, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well until it’s fully incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- In the same skillet, pour in the coconut milk, curry powder, chicken broth, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
- Gently add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
Use a high-quality jerk seasoning for the best flavor and don’t overmix the meatball mixture for tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg