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Beef Meatball Curry

Mouthwatering Beef Meatball Curry with Creamy Spice Bliss

This Beef Meatball Curry recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting masterpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Koftas
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 90% lean or grass-fed for better health benefits
  • 1 medium Onion Grated and chopped
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent; omit for vegan
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Or chickpea flour for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro Fresh herbs add bright flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Mint Fresh or dried
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste Or fresh minced ginger and garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala Or Tikka Masala for authentic flavor
For the Curry Sauce
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Customize according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 cup Whole Whipped Yogurt Substitute for cream
  • 1 tablespoon Fenugreek Leaves Use dried if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 cup Water Adjust consistency as needed
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Optional for richness

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Pot
  • Broiler
  • Stirring utensil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, egg, panko bread crumbs, ginger garlic paste, spices, cilantro, mint, and salt. Knead for 3-4 minutes until well-combined.
  2. Shape into about 16 uniform koftas and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Preheat the broiler on high and broil koftas for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through until browned.
Cooking the Curry
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for another minute; then add spices and bloom for a minute.
  3. Mix in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Lower the heat, mix in yogurt and fenugreek leaves, adding water as needed and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Carefully add broiled koftas and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Beef Meatball Curry is low-carb, meal prep friendly, and can be made with various protein substitutes.

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