One Pan Coconut Curry Pork Meatballs Whole30 Recipes

COCONUT CURRY PORK MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place the pork in a large bowl. Add in the egg, breadcrumbs, cilantro, onions, ginger, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined - do not overmix!
• Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in a single layer. You may need to do this in batches! Brown the meatballs on all sides, cooking about 10 to 12 minutes total. Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel. Pour out any grease in the skillet except for 1 tablespoon.
• With the skillet over medium-low heat, stir in the shallot and garlic with a pinch of pepper. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper. Stir in the curry paste and let it cook for for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and stir. Add in the lime juice.
• Place the meatballs back in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. You want the internal temperature of the pork to read 160 degrees before serving.
• Sprinkle the green onions and cilantro on top. Serve over jasmine rice.

ONE PAN COCONUT CURRY PORK MEATBALLS (WHOLE30)

Steps:

• Add all sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the ground pork, coconut flour (start with 2 Tablespoons and add the third if needed), egg, carrots, ginger, cilantro, scallions, green curry paste, salt and pepper. Use clean hands to mix and form into 16 meatballs.
• . Place a large deep skillet over medium-high heat and add in coconut oil. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes total. You may need to do this in batches, depending on how many meatballs you can fit in your skillet without overcrowding them. When meatballs are done browning, transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add all the meatballs back into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add your coconut curry sauce to the pan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, remove lid and gently stir in the red bell pepper and carrot. Simmer for 5 more minutes uncovered.
• Garnish with chopped almonds, green onions, and cilantro.

WHOLE30® MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; puree until finely minced.
• Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl and add beef, pork, egg, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
• Grease a cast iron griddle or pan with grapeseed oil and place over low heat until hot.
• Use an ice cream scoop to form meatballs; place them directly onto the heated griddle. Don't overcrowd.
• Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 15 to 20 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

COCONUT CURRY PORK MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large bowl use your hands to mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs. Form the mixture into about 12-15 medium-sized balls. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and keep to the side until ready to use. Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce until completely smooth and creamy. This works best with an immersion blender or small food processor. Taste test and adjust seasonings as needed. In a large oven proof pot or cast iron pan heat the 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium high heat. Add the pork meatballs in a single layer (you made need to do this in batches) and brown them on all sides (about 2 minutes per side). Remove from the heat. If you had to brown the meatballs in batches now you can place them all back in your pan (it's okay if it's a bit crowded now) and pour the sauce over the meatballs. Place in the oven and cook for about 15-18 minutes (or until the meatballs are cooked through). Serve over your choice of noodles and garnish with minced cilantro.