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Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs

Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs for a Flavor-Packed Feast

Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs are an easy, crowd-pleasing dish, perfect for appetizers or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or substitute with ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs ensure they're fresh
  • 1 large Egg no substitute available
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh recommended
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated) or substitute with 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (sliced) or use chives
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce use low-sodium for healthier option
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or substitute with olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or use coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste) or substitute with miso and chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or substitute with white vinegar
For the Spicy Mayo Dip
  • 1 tbsp Honey or substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (or hot sauce) adjust to taste
  • Salt and Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • saucepan
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place them on a prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
  5. Prepare the glaze by combining gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and honey in a saucepan. Heat until simmering for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Once fully cooked, toss the meatballs in the warm glaze until evenly coated.
  7. Mix mayonnaise with sriracha and optional sesame oil in a small bowl. Adjust spice levels to your liking.
  8. Serve the glazed meatballs warm, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, alongside the spicy mayo dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to ensure tender meatballs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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