Description
Delight your taste buds with perfectly seasoned jerk meatballs simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce, bringing tropical flavors to your weeknight dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken or Turkey
- 3 tablespoons Jerk Seasoning
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cups Spinach, fresh
- Juice of 1 Lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken or turkey with jerk seasoning, minced garlic, ginger, and breadcrumbs. Mix gently until well combined without overworking the meat.
- Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking, and form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet or a plate.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Brown them for about 5 minutes on each side, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil. Toss in the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once simmering, stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Gently place the browned meatballs back into the skillet. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until they’re fully cooked through and have absorbed the sauce’s flavors.
- Before serving, squeeze lime juice over the meatballs.
Notes
Serve over jasmine rice or quinoa. Top with fresh herbs for an earthy finish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Browning and Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Jerk Meatballs, Coconut Curry, Caribbean Cuisine, Easy Dinner, Tropical Flavors