Korean BBQ Meatballs
These Korean BBQ Meatballs combine juicy ground beef with a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce, perfect for an appetizer or main dish packed with bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Extra green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, black pepper, and gochujang. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, additional soy sauce, and a little more gochujang if desired to create an extra sauce.
- Once cooked, toss the meatballs in the sauce or drizzle the sauce over them before serving.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
For an extra kick, serve these meatballs with steamed rice or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
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