Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Red Curry Sauce
Each serving of Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Red Curry Sauce delivers 37g protein and 268 calories — a lower-calorie dinner option that doesn't sacrifice volume. Prep 6 servings in quick time on the stovetop for midweek meals that cover your macros. Keep your protein high while staying within your calorie budget for fat loss.
Ingredients
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(907g)
- •Basil, Fresh(80g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Garlic
- •Fish sauce(15g)
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •Sugar, Granulated White(15g)
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •Thai red curry paste(5g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Yellow Onion(180g)
- •Garlic
- •Thai red curry paste(30g)
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(45g)
- •Fish sauce(15g)
- •Sugar, Granulated White(15g)
- •½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- •Basil, Fresh(120g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Make the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, basil, green onions, garlic, fish sauce, cornstarch, sugar, kosher salt, and curry paste. Mix well, then with wet hands, form golf ball–size meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and set on a plate. You should have about 20 meatballs.
- 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, working in batches, add
- 3the meatballs in a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, until the meatballs are just browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn them carefully and cook to brown the opposite side, about 3 minutes. Transfer the meatballs back to the plate.
- 4Make the sauce. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet and place over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Stir in the curry paste. Add the coconut milk and stir vigorously until the paste and milk are fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Add the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and fine salt. Taste and add more salt as needed.
- 5Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then return the meatballs to the sauce, discarding any collected juices. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- 6Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil. Serve over rice or vegetables, garnished with basil and cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
268
calories
37g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6g
- Sodium
- 481 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.1g
6 servings per batch · ~245g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Red Curry Sauce have per serving?
Each serving provides 37g of protein and 268 calories with 8g fat and 12g carbs. This is one of the lowest-carb turkey meatball options in the PrepForge library while maintaining strong protein content.
How long does Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Red Curry Sauce take to prep and how many servings?
This quick prep recipe yields 6 servings in a single stovetop batch. You're batch-prepping six meals at once, making it efficient for meal prep Sunday.
Is Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Red Curry Sauce good for fat loss?
At 268 calories and 37g protein per serving with only 12g carbs, this recipe is specifically built for fat loss phases where you're tracking carbohydrate intake tightly. The creamy sauce provides satiety without spiking your daily carb count.
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