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A plate of glazed Korean BBQ meatballs topped with scallions and sesame seeds
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Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g lean ground beef
  • 250 g ground pork
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 scallions , finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 0.25 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons hone y
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup wate r
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat a convection oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a heavy-gauge baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a chilled mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, panko, beaten egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, half of the sliced scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Incorporate ingredients by hand until just combined; do not overwork the proteins to prevent a dense texture.
  • Portion the mixture into 30g spheres (approximately 1 inch) and arrange on the baking sheet with 2cm of clearance between units.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F) and the exterior shows maillard browning.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, and water.
  • Simmer the sauce for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture reduces to a thick glaze consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven and immediately toss in the warm glaze until fully encapsulated.
  • Garnish with the remaining scallions and toasted sesame seeds prior to service.