Thai-style Meatballs with Rice Noodles is a meatball and noodle dish the whole family will love! Beef meatballs simmered in a Thai-style coconut curry broth and served with bright green kale, aromatic herbs and rice noodles is simple enough for busy weeknights.
Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the beef, shallots/red onion, garlic, Thai curry sauce, fish sauce, egg and pepper until well combined.
Form into 1 1/4 inch meatballs, you should be able to make about 35 meatballs.
Prepare the noodles by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt, stir in the noodles, and turn off the heat. Let it stand for 3-5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a medium sauce pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in the curry paste and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add the broth, coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
Drop in the meatballs into the broth, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the kale, cilantro, and lime juice, and season to taste with fish sauce and pepper.
Serve immediately over noodles, garnishing with additional cilantro, scallions and basil.