Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic dish, combining the bold flavors of Korean cuisine with the comfort of meatballs. They are juicy, tender, and glazed to perfection, making them a perfect appetizer or main dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatball Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and brown sugar. Form into meatballs and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Make the glaze: In a saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and gochujang. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Glaze the meatballs: Toss the cooked meatballs in the glaze until coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- These meatballs are great served over rice or lettuce wraps.
- For a spicier version, add more gochujang to the glaze.
- They freeze well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
