thai chile peanut meatballs.

these seem to creep into our weekly meal plan at least once a month.  i love the unexpected thai-type spice and the fact that they're just that simple to make.  everyone that i've ever recommended this recipe to enjoys it as well.  it always gets rave reviews.  spicy meatballs, whole grain rice and a fresh from the csa box veggie and you've got a meal that couldn't be more perfect.

THAI CHILE PEANUT MEATBALLS

• 40 frozen meatballs - either store bought or from your own freezer
• 2 heaping tablespoons chunky peanut butter
• 1 14.5 oz can light coconut milk
• 1 scant tablespoon red chile paste
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons sugar

using a 4-6 quart slow cooker, put meatballs in crock.  add all other ingredients and stir to combine.  the sauce won't mix completely but do the best you can.  cook 2-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low.  when done, stir meatballs and sauce before serving.

based on stephanie o'dea's slow cooker meatballs in chile peanut sauce. i find that by using the entire can of coconut milk, you end up with more sauce for your meatballs.  we're saucy meatball types.  when serving this dish to children or those who might not care for as much heat don't serve as much sauce as that's where the heat is.  when serving to our two year old, i take out meatballs for her before stirring the meatballs and sauce together after the dish has finished cooking.

Comments

[brandi]

Oh my gosh! This looks amazing. I am totally going to try this!

[april]

Had planned to have these for dinner tonight, but didnt read that little "crockpot" word. They're brewing now for Monday & Tuesday's dinners. :)

[Kelly Jo]

plan to make these tomorrow. I have oyster sauce and red mild curry paste on hand but I think it will still be delish! Thanks for the great recipe.

[carissaabc]

how many pounds is 40 meatballs if one were to make homemade meatballs?

[Becca]

Hey friend--
Can we once again discuss this "fish sauce"?
I want to put these back in the rotation. : )

Thanks, Lovey.
xoxo.