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Korean BBQ Meatballs

Korean BBQ Meatballs: Bold Flavor in Every Bite!

Savor juicy Korean BBQ Meatballs, bursting with flavors of gochujang and sesame oil, perfect for any gathering or weeknight 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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Opt for lean beef
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1/2 inch Ginger, grated Fresh ginger recommended
  • 2 Green Onions, finely chopped Chives can substitute
  • 1 Egg Flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free options available
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Substitute vegetable oil if allergic
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang Sriracha for spice
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or coconut sugar as alternatives
  • 1 tsp Rice Vinegar White wine vinegar can substitute
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch Optional for binding
  • Salt and Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds and Chopped Scallions For garnish
For the Spicy Mayo Dip
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base of the dip
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang Adjust for heat preference
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice Lemon juice can substitute
  • 1/2 tsp Honey Omit for lighter option

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through (internal temperature should be 160°F or 70°C).
  5. While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey in a bowl to make the spicy mayo dip.
  6. Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions, alongside the spicy mayo dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 2gIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender; check for an internal temperature of 160°F before serving. Customize with ground turkey for a leaner option.

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