Yellow Curry Meatballs
Yellow curry Meatballs
Meatballs are one of my favorite dinners! I love that they are the perfect size for an appetizer, dinner or even lunch. But tbh I get sick of the same old italian meatballs. SOLUTION! These yellow curry meatballs are even better!
I know its so hard to believ but there is a razy secret that makes these healthy yellow curry meatballs delicious and some of the best meatballs I have ever had!
NO JOKE!
Whats the secret to the perfect yellow curry meatballs?
FRUIT! Adding pear (or apple) to the recipe gives a sweetness to balance out all the spices while keeping your meatball juicy. Plus these are super diet friendly, no gluten or additives.
Have you every made something so tasty you ate maybe a bit more then you should have before it made it to the dinner table…. GUILTY.
Make a double batch to freeze the leftovers and enjoy an easy homemade dinner. They freeze so good and can be popped into the slow cooker so dinner will be ready when you are!
Great recipe for a new spin on meatballs if you’re hosting a dinner party and need something different. You will want to make it again!
Why you will love this yellow curry meatballs recipe.
- Super Easy
- Extremely Tasty
- Healthy (Soy Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Preservative Free)
- Family Friendly
- Freezer Recipe
Are yellow curry meatballs healthy?
These meatballs have a curry sauce and are made without gluten. Whole 30 and paleo approved. A great recipe for any dietary clean eating lifestyle.
Ingredients you will need for this healthy yellow curry frozen meatballs recipe.
- ground beef
- onion
- pear
- egg
- curry powder
- sea salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- tomato paste
- full fat coconut milk
- lemon juice
What type of coconut milk can I use?
How to make the curry sauce?
How to make this yellow curry meatballs recipe in the slow cooker?
What kind of meat can I use for yellow curry frozen meatballs?
What to serve with this sweet curry meatballs recipe?
How to store this simple curry meatballs recipe?
Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?
Can I use an instant pot instead?
*See FAQ’s and specific tips following recipe below. (so you don’t have to scroll for a million years to find the food 
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How do you make this Yellow Curry Frozen Meatballs Recipe? 
Yellow Curry Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 3 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Onion, diced
- 1 cup Pear, diced (You can also use apples)
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp Curry Powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Curry Sauce:
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tbsp Curry Powder
- 6 oz can Tomato Paste
- 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 14 oz Full Fat Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (juice of one lemon)*
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Supplies for freezing:
- 1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Instructions
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix meatball ingredients together by hand and form into golf ball sized meatballs.
- Set meatballs onto baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Cook in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend all curry sauce ingredients in high speed blender or food processor*If freezing meatballs for a future dinner go to freezer directions after this step is complete.
- Pour curry sauce into a saucepan on the stove and bring sauce to a simmer.
- When meatballs are done baking set them into a glass baking dish and top with curry sauce.
- Serve as is or over basmati rice (cauliflower rice if paleo) and enjoy!
Freezer Directions:
- Label Freezer bag with Recipe name, cooking from freezer directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix meatball ingredients together by hand and form into golf ball sized meatballs.
- Set meatballs onto baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Cook in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend all curry sauce ingredients in high speed blender or food processor.
- When meatballs are finished cooking remove from oven and let cool.
- Once cool place meatballs and curry sauce into labeled gallon freezer bag and freeze for up to three months.
Cooking from Frozen (Slow Cooker) Directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Dump contents of freezer bag into slow cooker.
- Cook on low 1-2 hours or high 30 minutes - 1 hours.
- Serve as is or over basmati rice (cauliflower rice if paleo) and enjoy!
Cooking from Frozen (Instant Pot) Directions:
- Add 1/2 cup water for every lb of frozen meatballs going into instant pot.
- Add in frozen meatballs from freezer bag.
- Pressure cook on high 4 minutes. NPR
- NPR for an additional 4 minutes then quick release.
- Serve as is or over basmati rice (cauliflower rice if paleo) and enjoy!
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How freezer meals will change your life.
Makes homecooking Easy
Only spend one hour in the kitchen for a whole week of dinners. Day of, throw your freezer meal in the slow cooker or instant pot and enjoy dinner!
feel confident
Knowing you have a fool proof systen for something that is easy and works gives you confidence in the kitchen. So wether you're a seasoned chef or occational home cook the method of freezer cooking will work for you!
Eat Healthier
Because you're prepping the freezer meals with fresh foods you're eating healthier. Anytime you cook at home instead of eating out you get the benefits of healthier food.
Enjoy less stress
Have you ever felt the pressure of forgetting about dinner, or having to cook at the end of a long day?! No more, just grab something out of the freezer and you're good to go.
Frequently asked questions
No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking).
Yellow curry is inspired by Indian curry with flavors focused on turmeric, coriander and cumin. It is not quite as bold in the curry flavor as an Indian curry but still speaks to that type of spice and can be much more mild.
Meats that go well with this type of curry are Chicken, beef, lamb and mild veggies like potatoes corn etc…
Kaeng Lueang which is Thai for yellow curry.
Traditionally in Thailand it is a sour curry which is lighter in color then red curry but spicer and sharper in taste. This recipe is not a traditional kaeng lueng but rather inspired by the traditional embracing a sweet flavor without spice. I love to create recipe with inspired flavors that the whole family can enjoy since my kids do not love spice. But we as a family do love Thai meatballs coconut milk curry recipes.
TIP: it is easy to add spice and boldness if you want by adding red pepper flakes to the sauce to desired spice level.
A serving size assumes 1 cup of yellow curry meatballs at 248 kcal per serving.
Absolutely. Frozen meatballs instant pot recipes are a great way to enjoy an easy dinner when you are short on time.
You may have to play around with cook times. If you’re interested in an instant pot cheat sheet for cook times click here!
Yellow curry is different from others because of the high levels of turmeric in the sauce. Turmeric has a ton of health benefits and makes this a very healthy and tasty curry sauce. Especially for those who are not a huge fan of the traditional curry spice you can purchase in America.
Turmeric has been proven medically to have many health benefits. Turmeric is also very present in curry’s so its a great way to get added benefits to your health such as
- Natural Anti-Inflammatory
- Dramatically Increases the Antioxidant Capacity of the Body
- Linked to Improved Brain Function and a Lower Risk of Brain Diseases
- Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
- Can Help Prevent (And Perhaps Even Treat) Cancer
This is a great article on many proven benefits of turmeric.
Yellow curry is very high in vitamin A and vitamin C. There is also a very low cholesterol count in curry dishes (depending on the meat used) making it extremely healthy for those with any kind of conditions. Vegetarian yellow curry is cholesterol free and dairy free.
That is completely up to you but the most popular in Thailand is green curry. It tends to be the spiciest and the sweetest. The high levels of coconut milk balance out the high level of spice. Since my kids do not love spice our family tends to love yellow curry recipes the best. Like the one in this yellow curry meatballs recipe.
Chuck steak, chuck shoulder, lamb shoulder, chicken and mild root vegetables.
Tandoori or other coconut based curries are extremely healthy based on benefits in the spices and the fact that it is extremely diet friendly to those with gluten intolerances, dairy intolerances or other restrictions.
Yellow curry in America tends to be some what mild with a sweet taste and bit of spice
Any curry with a heavy coconut cream/milk base will be more mild than without. Also less chiles means more mild. Try adjusting the spice level of a curry by decreasing or omitting the red pepper flakes if they are present in the dish.
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