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Korean Barbecue Meatballs


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  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any meal or gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. ground beef (or substitute with chicken)
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water (to thin if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochugaru, black pepper, honey, and green onions. Mix until combined.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 160°F).
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, and water.
  7. Drizzle the warm meatballs with the creamy gochujang sauce.
  8. Garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Make sure to not overmix the meat for tender meatballs. You can adjust the heat level by modifying the amount of gochugaru used.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg