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Easy Korean Meatballs Recipe (with Sweet Spicy BBQ Sauce)

Easy Korean Meatballs Recipe (with Sweet Spicy BBQ Sauce)

These Easy Korean Meatballs feature a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce made with gochujang, perfect for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 371 kcal

Equipment

  • USA Pan Half Sheet Baking Pan and Bakeable Nonstick Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef or ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 0.33 cup panko breadcrumbs Use Gluten-free Panko if GF
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste double check ingredients for gluten if concerned
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or soy substitute
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Korean BBQ Glaze

  • 0.25 cup brown sugar light, packed
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or replacement
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste see notes for substitutions

Garnish (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (205° C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine the meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until well incorporated.
  • Roll the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and lightly browned.
  • While baking, prepare the glaze by combining the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Brush the finished meatballs with the glaze and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

When combining the ingredients for the meatballs, mix gently until just combined to avoid toughness. Optional substitutions include ground turkey or chicken depending on preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 429mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bbq sauce, easy recipes, gochujang, korean cuisine, meatballs
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