Wild Idea Buffalo: Buffalo Curry Meatballs

Here's the first of 3 different Buffalo Meatball recipes by Jill O'Brien of Wild Idea Buffalo. Made with 1 lb. Ground Buffalo from Wild Idea Buffalo, you know it has to be good!
   


By: Jill O'Brien

Curried Buffalo Meatballs (Makes16 to 20 meat balls)

Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground Buffalo

1 teaspoon cardamom

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon cloves

½ teaspoon coriander

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

3 green onion, sliced *reserve dark green tops for garnish

2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

1 tablespoons yellow curry paste

1 dried hot chili, or 1 tsp crushed red pepper

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh ginger



Preparation:

1)     Mix all dry spices together with olive oil.

2)     Crumble ground buffalo meat into spice mixture. Mix thoroughly with hands. Allow meat mixture to rest 2 to 24 hours before cooking. This can be done before or after making meatballs.

3)     Form into 1 oz. or desired size meatballs and place on lightly oiled baking sheet.

4)     In sauce pan over medium high heat melt butter. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes.

5)     Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Reheat sauce before serving.

6)      Broil meatballs in oven on middle rack, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour curry sauce over meatballs and garnish with green onions.


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1 lb. Ground Round, 99% Lean

We use the Top Round and the Sirloin Tip cuts and remove all visible fat, for this 99% super lean ground steak. It's deep red color, dark rich taste, is deliciously low in calories and high in protein. Substitute for any of your favorite ground dishes. Also, delicious for the popular Lebanese dish, kibbeh (pictured) - recipe with purchase. 1 lb. package.



http://buy.wildideabuffalo.com/collections/a-la-carte/products/1-lb-ground-round-99-lean