Description
Delicious Korean Barbecue Meatballs infused with traditional flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons Korean gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, more sesame seeds, cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Your Mixing Station: Gather all ingredients before starting.
- Create Your Meatball Mixture: Combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, egg, and sesame seeds.
- Form Your Meatballs: With slightly wet hands, form mixture into 1½-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Glaze and Finish: Brush or toss the cooked meatballs with the sauce.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different proteins and add more vegetables for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean meatballs, barbecue meatballs, Asian recipes