Description
These Korean BBQ meatballs are a flavorful blend of ground beef, garlic, ginger, and green onions, baked to perfection and topped with a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they offer a delicious fusion of tastes that will delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (or your chosen meat mix) with the breadcrumbs.
- Add the finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the bowl.
- Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and gochujang.
- Crack the egg into the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into meatballs (about 20-24).
- Leave some space between each meatball on the baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 160°F (70°C).
- For extra flavor, broil the meatballs for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of gochujang, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
- Adjust the heat level by adding more gochujang if desired. Optionally, add a splash of rice vinegar for tanginess.
Notes
- Serve the meatballs drizzled with the sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
- These meatballs can be served as an appetizer, in a sandwich, or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes