Curried Turkey Meatballs Recipes

CURRIED TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine turkey, onion, bread crumbs, egg, curry powder, salt, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon together in a bowl using your hands; form into about 20 balls.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, working in batches, in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

TURKEY MEATBALL & PINEAPPLE CURRY

Steps:

• Season the turkey mince and shape into mini meatballs, about the size of a large cherry. Heat the oil in your widest pan, add the meatballs and cook, rolling them around the pan, for 8 mins until brown all over. Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the onion, ginger, garlic, coriander stalks and 2 tbsp of the reserved pineapple juice to a paste.
• Push the meatballs to one side of the pan, tip the onion mixture into the space and cook for a few mins until softened. Add the curry paste and stir for 1 min, coating the meatballs. Add the ground almonds, coconut milk, pineapple chunks, another 2 tbsp of the reserved pineapple juice and a little seasoning. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until thickened a little. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.

GRAIN-FREE THAI COCONUT CURRY TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Begin by preheating your oven to 375.
• MIx together the ground turkey and sausage in a medium sized bowl. In a smaller bowl, mix together curry powder, basil, ginger, garlic powder, and almond flour. Add to the turkey mixture and incorporate well. Finally, add the egg. Form the meatballs into 1 -1.5 inch diameter balls, and place on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
• While meatballs are cooking, make the sauce. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat, add coconut oil. Add the chopped veggies: onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes until onion is translucent. Add curry paste, than all of the coconut milk. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes until the curry paste is completely mixed into the sauce. Add salt, and more to taste if needed.
• Add meatballs to the sauce, and cook for another 5 minutes. Finish off with lime juice, then top with fresh basil or cilantro.
• Serve hot over Spaghetti squash, noodles, zoodles, rice, or cauliflower rice.

THAI TURKEY MEATBALLS IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
• In large bowl, combine the ground turkey or chicken with the egg, panko breadcrumbs, green onion, garlic, fish sauce, ginger, red curry paste, and salt and pepper. Use a whisk to break the egg yolk and lightly fold the ingredients together. Gently knead the mix with damp hands until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes for the breadcrumbs to soften, up to overnight.
• Use a small scoop to form the meatballs into 1-inch balls and place on a cutting board. Dampen your hands and lightly shape and roll the meatballs between your palms and place evenly spaced on the baking sheet. Bake until no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes, then broil on high for another 5-10 minutes for a deliciously crispy crust. Remove from the oven and add to the coconut curry sauce.
• While the meatballs are baking, prepare the coconut curry sauce. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the ginger and and red curry paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often so the vegetables don't burn but become soft and fragrant.
• Add the coconut milk and add the brown sugar and fish sauce or soy sauce and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes then add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste for seasoning and if it needs more salt, add a dash or two more fish sauce or soy sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve over rice or noodles.

CURRIED TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Meatballs: Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl, place all of the meatball ingredients and mix well. using your hands. Form into meatballs just a little bit bigger than a golf ball and place into a large glass baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Makes 24 meatballs. While the meatballs are cooking prepare the sauce! Sauce: In a large skillet saute the garlic in the coconut oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the honey, curry powder, and tomato paste and whisk together. Add the chicken broth and continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a simmer. After the meatballs come out of the oven, add them to the sauce in the skillet and coat well. Cover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.

THAI YELLOW CURRY TURKEY MEATBALLS {WHOLE 30}

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. In a large bowl, combine the grated onion, egg, salt, pepper, cilantro, curry paste, and almond flour. Add in the ground turkey and gently mix it all together until well combined. Scoop meatballs (I use a medium-sized cookie scoop) onto a foil or silicone-lined baking sheet. Broil the meatballs for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch. While the meatballs are cooking, make the curry sauce. Heat the olive oil over high heat in a medium-large skillet. Add in the bok choy and carrots and sauté for 5-6 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add 2 tablespoons water and cover the pan for 2-3 minutes. Remove the lid and allow any remaining water to evaporate. Stir in the curry paste until the vegetables are coated, then pour in the coconut milk. Turn the heat to low and bring the sauce to a low simmer. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes and then add in the meatballs. Serve the curry over rice or cauliflower rice for Paleo/Whole30. Top with cilantro leaves for garnish, if desired.

CURRIED TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients with your hands. Roll into meatballs that are quite large on waxed paper - should yield about 18 meatballs. Cook over medium heat in olive oil, turning as the meatballs cook, until evenly browned - about 15 - 20 minutes. Turn off heat and add combined, warmed sauce, spooning about 2 teaspoons over each meatball. Serve immediately with rice.