Beef Meat Balls

Prep time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Serves: 3

Beef Meat Balls

Another popular snack that can be found everywhere in Thailand is ลูกชิ้น-luk chin (meatballs). If you walk through street food markets, this is definitely one menu item you'll come across. They can be made from pork, beef, fish, chicken, or shrimp. I really love them!

Ingredients

  • Main

Steps

  • Prepare the Ingredients:

    1. Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

      Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

    2. Refrigerate the mixture in the normal fridge compartment for 2 hours.

      Refrigerate the mixture in the normal fridge compartment for 2 hours.

  • Cook the Beef Meat Balls:

    1. Cook the meatballs in water, but do not let the water boil as it may cause the meatballs to crack. Use low heat instead.

      Cook the meatballs in water, but do not let the water boil as it may cause the meatballs to crack. Use low heat instead.

    2. Shape the meatballs into small or large sizes, depending on your preference. If you have a meatball mold, you can use that as well.

      Shape the meatballs into small or large sizes, depending on your preference. If you have a meatball mold, you can use that as well.

    3. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked. The meatballs will float to the surface when done (if unsure, cut one open to check the inside).

      Simmer until the meatballs are cooked. The meatballs will float to the surface when done (if unsure, cut one open to check the inside).

    4. Scoop the meatballs out and transfer them to a bowl of cold water (you can add ice in the water). Let them cool for 10 minutes to release heat.

      Scoop the meatballs out and transfer them to a bowl of cold water (you can add ice in the water). Let them cool for 10 minutes to release heat.

    5. Remove the meatballs and place them in a colander to drain off the water completely.

      Remove the meatballs and place them in a colander to drain off the water completely.

    6. The meatballs are ready to use in various dishes such as noodle soup, grilled meatballs, spicy meatball salad, or any recipe of your choice.

      The meatballs are ready to use in various dishes such as noodle soup, grilled meatballs, spicy meatball salad, or any recipe of your choice.

Recipe Notes

Tips

These Thai Beef Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make!

They bring bold Thai street food vibes right to your kitchen.

Whether you grill them, fry them, or toss them into soup, they’re sure to be a hit.

Let’s get cooking! 👩‍🍳