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Korean Barbecue-Style Meatballs Recipe

Korean Barbecue-Style Meatballs Recipe
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These Korean Barbecue-Style Meatballs are a delicious fusion of Korean BBQ flavors and classic meatballs. The juicy meatballs are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, making them a perfect appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (heated to 150°F (65°C) to deactivate enzymes, or soaked in 1 tablespoon vinegar for 5 minutes)
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup finely crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish

For the Glaze:

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • ¾ cup beef broth or water
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: Add ground beef to a bowl and season with gochujang, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Mix in ginger, garlic, green onions, and cracker crumbs. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Bake the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 450°F (220°C). Form meat mixture into balls and bake in a cast iron skillet for 20 minutes.
  3. Make the Glaze: In the same skillet, cook garlic, then add vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, gochujang, sesame oil, and Sriracha. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  4. Finish the Dish: Add meatballs back to the skillet, simmer in the sauce, and baste until heated through.
  5. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe can be adapted with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the amount of Sriracha in the glaze.

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