Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:

    For meatballs:

  • 500 g extra lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, grated on the small holes of a box grater
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro and a little more for garnish
  • 4 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

    • For peanut sauce:

  • 4 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 can (400 ml) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
Instructions:

Place the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, egg, cilantro, turmeric, curry powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix everything together using your hand, until well mixed.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Form the meatballs into small 1 inch balls. Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the oven until done, about 30-33 minutes.

Meanwhile prepare the sauce: heat the oil in a medium sauce pan or skillet. Add the curry powder and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the peanut butter, coconut milk, salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.

Then add the meatballs to the sauce and toss until meatballs are fully coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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