Description
Succulent Korean bulgogi meatballs dance with bold flavors, bringing sizzling street-food charm to dinner tables. Packed with savory umami and glazed in sweet-spicy sauce, these morsels will transport you straight to Seoul’s bustling culinary scene.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (80/20)
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground pork
Binding and Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup gochujang
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F (200°C), ensuring a precise cooking environment for the meatballs.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, delicately integrate ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chopped green onions, freshly cracked black pepper, and gochujang, blending ingredients with a light touch to maintain tender texture.
- Craft uniform spherical meatballs approximately 1-inch in diameter, carefully positioning them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with adequate spacing.
- Roast the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until they achieve a thoroughly cooked interior and develop a slightly caramelized exterior with golden-brown edges.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and additional thinly sliced green onions across the surface of the meatballs.
- Serve these Korean-inspired delicacies as a versatile dish – whether as an appetizer, accompanied by steamed rice, or paired with a complementary dipping sauce that enhances their robust flavor profile.
Notes
- Control meat moisture by using lean ground beef and pork to prevent dry meatballs.
- Chill the meat mixture for 15-20 minutes before shaping to help meatballs hold their form better.
- Adjust gochujang quantity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and adding gradually.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg