Red Thai Meatball Curry Recipe

Name: Red Thai Meatball Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 red chili peppers, 1 chopped, 1 sliced; 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1 -1 ½ tablespoon Thai red curry paste, depending on how spicy you want it; 1 ¾ cups coconut milk; 8 ounces bamboo shoots, from a can, drained; 5 ounces green beans, trimmed; 1 lime, juice; 1 ounce basil

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
2 red chili peppers, 1 chopped, 1 sliced
1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated
1 egg
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 -1 ½ tablespoon Thai red curry paste, depending on how spicy you want it
1 ¾ cups coconut milk
8 ounces bamboo shoots, from a can, drained
5 ounces green beans, trimmed
1 lime, juice
1 ounce basil

1
Put the ground beef into a large bowl with the chopped chili pepper, ginger and egg, season well with salt and pepper.
2
Mix well with your hands and shape into 20 meatballs.
3
(These can be made and chilled upto 1 day ahead).
4
Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan, then brown the meatballs for 5 minutes Tip onto a plate.
5
Add the curry paste to the pan, fry for 1 min, the pour in the coconut milk and half a can of water.
6
Bring to the boil and stir to make a smooth sauce.
7
Return the meatballs to the pan with the bamboo shoots and beans.
8
Simmer for 5 mins until the beans are just tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
9
To serve, season the sauce with salt, pepper and the lime juice, then tear in the basil leaves.
10
Scatter with the sliced chili pepper and serve with rice or noodles.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 2 red chili peppers, 1 chopped, 1 sliced, 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Red Thai Meatball Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Thai Meatball Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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