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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs Recipe

This Korean BBQ-style meatballs recipe combines juicy ground beef with bold flavors like gochujang, garlic, and ginger. Tossed in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce, these meatballs are topped with green onions and sesame seeds for the perfect finishing touch. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 stalks green onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small ginger grated
  • 2 tsp gochujang paste
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 large egg
For the Sauce:
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
For Topping:
  • Green onion chopped
  • Toasted sesame seeds
For Frying:
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Combine ground beef, chopped green onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, gochujang paste, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and the egg in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth. Set the sauce mixture aside.
  4. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, ensuring they’re not overcrowded. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Stir the meatballs gently to coat them evenly in the sauce.
  6. Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds for an extra burst of flavor and presentation.
  7. Enjoy your perfectly seasoned, deliciously saucy meatballs!

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