Best 6 Sunnys Easy Coconut Green Curry Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with Sunny's Easy Coconut Green Curry Meatballs, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These succulent meatballs, enveloped in a rich and creamy coconut green curry sauce, are a delightful fusion of Thai and Western cuisines. Prepared with tender ground chicken or turkey and an array of aromatic spices, these meatballs are simmered in a fragrant broth infused with lemongrass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves. The resulting dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, perfectly complemented by the velvety coconut milk. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with zesty lime dressing and a simple yet flavorful Steamed Jasmine Rice, both of which provide the perfect accompaniments to the meatballs. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes offer an easy and enjoyable way to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI GREEN CURRY MEATBALLS WITH ZOODLES



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
Two 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk
One 14-ounce bag plain frozen meatballs, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 16-ounce packages fresh zucchini noodles (zoodles)
1 red Thai bird chile, sliced very thin on the bias
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons toasted black sesame seeds
2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan or wide pot over medium heat. Add curry paste and bloom in the oil, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add thawed meatballs and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until meatballs are heated through, another 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in another large pan over medium-high heat. Add the zoodles and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until zoodles are warmed through and some of their moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Evenly divide the zoodles among 4 bowls. Ladle curry over zoodles and top each with a few meatballs. Top each with sliced Thai bird chiles, basil, cilantro and black and white sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

SUNNY'S SPICY SPAGHETTI WITH MEGA MEATBALLS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry rubbed sage
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 pound ground beef round
1 pound ground pork
2 eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente
Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • To make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, onion powder, sage, salt, a few grinds of black pepper, to taste, and parsley. Add the ground round, pork, eggs, and garlic and gently combine. Form into 8 equal-sized meatballs.
  • In a 10-inch saute pan over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. When the oil begins to swirl, add the meatballs and sear until light golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until cooked through, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper, to taste. Saute until tender, then add the oregano, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, and hot sauce. Taste and add sugar, if needed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook for about 20 minutes more.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve the cooked pasta with sauce and meatballs, divided among serving plates with 2 meatballs per serving. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

CURRY COCONUT CHICKEN BREASTS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally and pounded thin
1 generous tablespoon curry powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with a pinch of curry powder, a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper. Allow to rest on the counter at room temperature for about an hour.
  • In a large pan with straight sides, add enough oil to fill 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, dredge the chicken. On 1 plate, combine the flour and a pinch of salt. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cayenne and a pinch of salt. On another plate, add the coconut, the remaining curry powder, breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine, turning the coconut yellow. To dredge, first place the chicken breasts in the flour and coat on all sides. Shake off any excess flour and dunk in the egg mixture. Remove and press all sides into the coconut mixture.
  • Fry the chicken in batches to keep the oil temperature around 330 to 350 degrees F. Cook until deep golden brown on 1 side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook about 4 more minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.

SUNNY'S EASY CHEESY MEATBALL SUB CASSEROLE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Half a 32-ounce bag frozen store-bought meatballs, defrosted and sliced in half
One 32-ounce jar marinara sauce
Two 8-ounce bags Italian cheese blend
One 5-ounce bag garlic croutons, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and green pepper, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the meatballs, marinara sauce and cheese. Add the cooked onion and pepper mixture. Mix to combine, then transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with the crushed croutons. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. (If the topping starts to get too brown, loosely cover with foil toward the end of the bake.)

MEATBALL CURRY



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Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
1 green serrano chile, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons coconut oil or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon brown or black mustard seeds
4 shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1-inch piece) ginger, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium tomatoes, finely diced
1 (14-ounce can) full-fat coconut milk
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice (about half a lime)
Serving suggestions: Rice, Indian bread, such as naan or chapatti or spaghetti.

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, chile, ginger, cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt together using your hands until just combined. (Don't mix any more than this or you'll end up with tough meatballs!) Make 16 balls like this: divide the mixture in half, and then in half again. Take each quarter and divide it into 4 small portions. Roll each portion between your palms until smooth. Set aside and repeat for all 16 meatballs
  • For the curry: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the coconut oil until nearly smoking. Add the mustard seeds, covering the pan with a lid so you don't get popping seeds all over you.
  • When the spluttering subsides, add the shallots, garlic and ginger and cook until golden brown. Then add the ground coriander, cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir, and cook 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to boil. Turn down to a simmer and add the meatballs. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • To finish, add the cilantro and lime juice. Shake the pan gently to mix them in, and then taste for seasoning. Serve over rice, with Indian bread (naan or chapati) or over spaghetti!

THAI GREEN CURRY MEATBALLS



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Make a statement for dinner with the bold flavors of these Thai-inspired pork meatballs. I love Thai ingredients and decided to combine them together with pork to make these juicy meatballs that taste like they've been simmering for hours. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with minced scallions. Increase the red pepper flakes for an extra kick!

Provided by France C

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground pork
½ cup rolled oats
1 small carrot, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemongrass paste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons green curry paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
salt to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Place pork in a medium bowl.
  • Place oats in a mini food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely ground, 5 to 10 seconds. Sprinkle on top of pork. Rinse out processor.
  • Combine carrot, water, fish sauce, garlic, lemongrass paste, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes in the food processor. Blend until no large chunks remain, 10 to 15 seconds. Pour mixture over pork.
  • Add egg to the bowl and mix ingredients until thoroughly combined. Roll meat mixture into 24 balls, roughly 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs lightly on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer partially cooked meatballs to a bowl.
  • Whisk coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce together in the same skillet; bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer until no longer pink inside, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and stir in lime juice. Remove from heat. Sprinkle meatballs with cilantro right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 564.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • To make the most flavorful meatballs, use a combination of ground pork and beef.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture, or the meatballs will be tough.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the meatballs in, so they don't crowd each other and cook evenly.
  • When making the green curry sauce, use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice or a teaspoon of fish sauce to the green curry sauce for an extra boost of flavor.
  • Serve the meatballs with rice or noodles, and top with additional chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

These Sunny's Easy Coconut Green Curry Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The meatballs are flavorful and juicy, and the green curry sauce is creamy and flavorful. Serve these meatballs with rice or noodles, and you'll have a meal that the whole family will love.

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