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Beef Meatball Curry

Savory Beef Meatball Curry for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Beef Meatball Curry offers a delightful blend of spices and protein for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Simmering Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Koftas
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitution: Ground lamb or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion (Grated & Chopped) Use medium-sized onion or adjust based on taste
  • 1 Egg Substitution: A flax egg can be used for a vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or Chickpea Flour Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or omit for a low-carb version
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste Freshly grated ginger and garlic for best taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional but recommended
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Coconut oil can also be used
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Yogurt (Whole, Whipped) Cream is an option for richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fenugreek Leaves Dried fenugreek can work in a pinch
  • 1 cup Water Adjust for sauce consistency

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • large pot

Method
 

Kofta Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, egg, panko breadcrumbs, chopped cilantro, and your chosen spices. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Shape the mixture into 16 equal meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  2. Preheat your broiler, then set the meatballs aside on a plate.
Cooking the Koftas
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the beef koftas on it, ensuring there is space between each ball. Broil the meatballs for 3-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and translucent.
  2. Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then, mix in the remaining spices, and cook for another 2 minutes to toast them slightly.
  3. Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes to the pot, along with 1 cup of water. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
  4. Allow it to cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, which will help the flavors meld beautifully.
  5. Lower the heat and carefully stir in the whipped yogurt and fenugreek leaves. Let the sauce simmer for another 20 minutes on low heat.
Final Assembly
  1. Once the sauce is ready, gently add your broiled koftas into the pot, ensuring they're well coated. Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the meatballs to soak up the flavors of the sauce.
  3. When ready to serve, ladle the beef meatball curry into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  4. Serve alongside steamed basmati rice or warm naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep ahead for those busy days; this curry freezes beautifully for convenient meals.

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