Keto Thai Curry Meatballs
Keto Thai Curry Meatballs Recipe + Video – Juicy curried meatballs with a creamy thai curry sauce. Paleo, whole30, low carb, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
Oh how I love thai flavors. The slight spice, warm spices, and creamy coconut milk.
These keto thai curry meatballs are sure to be a new favorite. Savory beef + pork meatballs baked in the oven and served with a creamy thai curry sauce.
You all love my keto coconut chicken thai curry so much, and my keto meatballs. (These recipes are consistently in my top 10.)
I’ve combined the 2, and it is a match made in heaven!
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Ingredients in Thai Curry Meatballs
These meatballs are made using a combination of ground beef and ground pork (both of which I get from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend!). To keep them juicy, I use a panade of almond flour and chicken stock.
In addition, sauteed onions, garlic + ginger, fresh chopped cilantro and curry powder give these meatballs tons of flavor!
Thai Curry Sauce
The real star of the show here is the thai curry sauce. It is only 2 ingredients! Just thai curry paste + coconut cream (or coconut milk).
I love serving it with my cauliflower rice, chopped cilantro and wedges of lime. Another favorite is serving it with the sauce tossed in hearts of palm pasta with a handful of spinach. Amazing if you’re a noodle lover! If you want more heat, top it with some thai chilis!
Watch Thai Curry Meatballs Recipe Demo (3:14 minutes)
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Keto Thai Curry Meatballs
Ingredients
Thai Curry Meatballs
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger, could substitute 1 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean (I get my beef from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend)
- 1 pound ground pork, 80% lean (I get my pork from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup packed finely chopped fresh cilantro, about 1/4 of a bunch of fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon dried curry powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Curry Sauce
- 14- ounce can coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon thai curry paste
Garnish
- Chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, half an avocado, red pepper flakes, sliced thai chiles, wedges of lime, etc
Serving
- two 9-ounce packages of hearts of palm pasta, code TASTESLOVELY for 15% off, drained and tossed in the sauce with + a handful of chopped spinach
- serve alongside cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (for easy clean up), and place the wire rimmed baking rack on top.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and chicken stock. Stir and set aside while it absorbs the liquid.
- Heat a medium size skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, onions, garlic, ginger and a pinch of salt & pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and turning golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- In the same large mixing bowl that has the almond flour and chicken stock, add the cooked onions & garlic, ground beef, ground pork, 2 eggs, cilantro, salt, pepper and curry powder. Use a spatula or hands to mix until completely combined.
- Use a large cookie scoop (or measure out 3 tablespoons) to scoop out meatballs, and use hands to roll into balls. Place meatballs on wire baking sheet. Will make 24 meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- When the meatballs are done baking, make the sauce. In a small sauce pan, combine the coconut milk and thai curry paste. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Serve immediately while warm, topped with the coconut thai curry sauce. Delicious on top of cauliflower rice or hearts of palm pasta.
- Leftovers will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 5 days, or frozen for 6 months.
Notes
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105 Comments on “Keto Thai Curry Meatballs”
I finally got the chance to make these meatballs and they were delicious!!! I was worried my kids would notice the almond flour or cilantro (they are picky eaters), but they didn’t say a word as they ate it up! This will definitely be a new family favorite. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!!
I am so glad you liked my meatballs Tamie! I have to admit, I am like you. When I make a new recipe with an ingredient that my hubby or kiddos don’t like I get a bit nervous. I am always so thrilled when they don’t even notice. I think it is best to keep the ingredient list private! LOL! I am so happy that this is a new family favorite. Thank you so much for the feedback. It really means the world to me.
Oh my! This is the best! I love, love, love this recipe!! I can’t stop thinking about it! I added gojuchang to the sauce as it cooked to make it nice and spicy, it was so good! This is one for company, for the freezer, for once a week or even daily! lol!
I am so glad you liked my meatballs Sandy! That is fantastic that you can’t stop thinking about them. I just love it when that happens. I could eat them once a week too! They freeze beautifully by the way.
Quick question before I go into my post but was I supposed to only use the cream in the coconut cream and not the liquid at the bottom of the can? I feel like it made my sauce too watery and that might have been why. Otherwise this is a great recipe! I used only one type of meat and only 1 pound so this made plenty for myself and leftovers. Oh and the wire rack for the meatballs is definitely a game changer. I made your other meatballs and just did it on a cookie sheet. I got a wire rack for Christmas and seriously made a huge difference! Thanks for posting!!
Thanks for the question on my meatballs Nicole. You add the entire can of coconut cream. It should not make it too watery. When heating the sauce if you feel it is too thin cook it a little bit long to allow the sauce ample time to reduce. I am glad you liked these!
So good! Meatballs have so much flavor and the whole meal came together pretty quickly! Also love that I can freeze the meatballs for nights I don’t have time to cook. Your recipes are the best and making my January Whole30 a total breeze!!
I am so glad you liked my Thai Meatballs Emily! I am thrilled they were flavorful and easy to make. I also love to freeze them for future meals. I wish you much success in your Whole30 journey! You got this friend!
So flavorful & easy. Loved these!!!
I am so glad my Thai Meatballs were flavorful and easy to make Christy! Yeah! That is music to my ears. I so appreciate the feedback.
I just discovered your blog as my husband and I are attempting a whole 30 this month. Your Instagram has been very inspirational and is keeping me meal options to keep us on track.
This meal was one of the best I’ve ever made, thanks to you!
I am so glad you liked my Thai Meatballs and they are one of the best meals you have ever made Kelly. What a fantastic compliment. Congratulations to you and your husband on starting your Whole30 journey. I wish you both so much success and happiness!
So delicious!! My new favorite!
I am so happy that my Thai Meatballs are your new favorite Asriel! I am so glad they turned out delicious for you. Thank you so much for letting me know.
This recipe looks so good. I’m planning to make it this weekend, only I see Coconut Cream in the recipe and Coconut Milk in the instructions. Would you please let me know which one to use? Thanks so much! You’re a great inspiration!
Thanks so much for the question about my Thai Meatballs Gena. I refer to coconut cream and coconut milk because both of them work beautifully. I personally prefer the meatballs with coconut cream because I like the richness. I have also made them with coconut milk and they are also delicious. I would absolutely use whatever one I had in my cabinet but for now my preference is coconut cream. I sure hope this helps!
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I’m going to try the coconut cream. Sounds delicious!
You’re so welcome!
Delicious! The whole family enjoyed this one! Thanks Natalie!
I am glad you liked the meatballs Brie! Thanks so much for making my new recipes. I so appreciate the feedback!
For someone with nut allergy, what would be a recommended alternative for the almond flour? Love your recipes… thanks for another one I can’t wait to try with flour mod. :)
Thanks so much for the question on my Thai Meatballs. Since you have a nut allergy I would sub pork panko for almond flour. Here is a link the recipe on my site:
Pork Pank
https://www.tasteslovely.com/whole30-keto-pork-rind-panko/
I made them today with pork panko and they were amazing!! I can’t wait for my lunches this week!
That is fantastic that pork panko worked well for you Heather! Thanks so much for the feedback. I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
So delicious. What a great combination together. I made sousing the beef and pork combo. I also added a little gojuchang to the sauce to spice it up a little and it was fantastic.
I am so happy you liked my meatballs Heather! I love the addition of gojuchang, what a fantastic idea. I also like the combination of beef and pork. I am so glad these turned out well for you. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
If you like curry, this recipe is a must do. It is so very simple and incredibly delicious! Another major win in the @tasteslovely recipe portfolio!
I am so glad you like my new meatballs Leslie! That makes me so happy they were simple to make and delicious. I really appreciate the feedback.
Thanks again for an awesome recipe. Curious about the nutrition facts- are the numbers for the meatballs only or does it also include a portion of the coconut milk sauce?
The nutritional information is the meatballs and curry sauce Leslie.
Wow! Seeing the finished dish after making these made me feel like a true chef – such a beautiful plate. These were incredibly flavorful, and SO EASY! The curry powder in the meatballs and the red curry sauce on top was such a good combo! It is crucial to have the rack to have the meatballs cook on as it helps give it a slight canalization on the top. I used half beef and half turkey for the meatballs and it turned out very good! This recipe makes so many and perfect for meal prep or even a snack after the gym for some protein!
Wow! What a nice comment Sarah. You really made my day. I love it when I find a recipe that makes me feel like a real chef. I am glad this turned out so well for you. I agree, the rack is crucial. I so appreciate your feedback.
This is a great meal that takes very little time to prepare. The food is very delicious and rich in nutrients.
I am so glad you liked my meatballs! I am so glad they were easy to prepare and delicious. It’s even better that they are so nutritious. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
These were insanely delicious. The only problem is I was so hungry and ate them so fast before I had time to take a picture to share them! It was the perfect mix of flavors and the sauce on top was sooo easy and so good. Will absolutely be making these again soon!!
I am so happy you liked my meatballs Leah! I am thrilled they were insanely delicious! LOL! I too am guilty of gobbling something down and forgetting to take a picture, so I totally get that. I’m glad you will be making them again.
Tried this yesterday for dinner and had some leftovers for lunch today. So good!!!!!
I am so happy you liked my Thai Curry meatballs Martha! I think they may be my new favorite recipe. Glad you had them for lunch too. I think they taste better the next day.
Your recipes are my favorite!! So are you. ❤️
What a nice comment Lana! Thank you so much for your very kind words. I am so happy you like my recipes. I just love sharing them with you and I appreciate the feedback.
This recipe was AMAZING! I used a pound of ground chicken for mine (I can’t eat red meats or pork) and they were delicious! Tasted so lean and full of flavor. I served mine with cilantro lime white rice and made an Asian slaw to go with it. DIVINE!
It is good to know they turned out well with ground chicken Christine. I am so glad they were lean and full of flavor. I love how you served them!
I don’t know how you do it, but you consistently post the BEST easy healthy meals over and over again!! Just saved to make this weekend. Thanks a million!
Thank you so much Cristina! I am so happy you like my recipes. It really means a lot to me. I hope you enjoy the meatballs this weekend. They are super yummy!
Already made this and it was just posted today! Was so delicious!!
I am so happy you have already made my Thai meatballs and that you like them Julia! Yeah! Thanks so much for letting me know, I really appreciate the feedback.
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it. Is there a function to show metric measurements? Thanks
Thanks so much for the question. My site doesn’t have a function to convert to metric, but there are several available online. Here is one I found that may be helpful:
https://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/metric-conversion-charts
or this one:
https://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/cooking/
I sure hope this helps! Happy cooking!
Loved it!!! The next time I will make the double so we can have leftover because we finished all that night 😅🙈 to good! Will become a go to recipe.