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Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs are easy to make and full of flavor. They are perfect as an appetizer or a main dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, and ginger. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and let it thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the saucepan with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more gochujang to the sauce.
- Serve these meatballs with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg