Korean Bulgogi Meatballs
A delightful fusion dish that marries the savory, sweet, and tangy notes of traditional Korean bulgogi with tender, juicy meatballs. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, these meatballs bring a creative twist to classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 meatballs
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
– 1 lb ground pork
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 large egg
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 2 tbsp brown sugar
– 1 tbsp sesame oil
– 2 green onions, finely sliced
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1/4 cup gochujang (adjust for heat)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, green onions, black pepper, and gochujang.
3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and slightly caramelized.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions before serving.
6. Enjoy as an appetizer, over rice, or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
– These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
– Adjust the gochujang to suit your preferred spice level.
– Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Sugar: ~5 g
- Sodium: ~450 mg
- Fat: ~12 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~10 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~15 g
- Cholesterol: ~50 mg
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