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. Perfect as a main course served with rice or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon gochujang (optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and egg.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, and rice vinegar. Pour the sauce mixture into the meat mixture and mix until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or lettuce wraps for a complete meal.
- For extra sauce, simmer leftover sauce in a small pan and drizzle over the meatballs.
- These meatballs also work great as appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
