Korean BBQ Meatballs
Kick your meatball routine up a notch with these sweet and spicy Korean BBQ meatballs. Made in just minutes, these bad boys are delicious served over rice or straight as a flavor-packed appetizer.
Korean BBQ Meatballs
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients: |
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| 2 T | Sesame Oil, divided |
| 2 T | Vegetable Oil, divided |
| 1 | Yellow Onion, minced |
| 3 | Garlic Cloves, grated |
| 1 T |
Ginger, grated |
| 1 T | Brown Sugar |
| 1 T | Open Sesame Seasoning |
| 1 lb. | Ground Beef |
| 1 lb. | Ground Pork |
| 1 | Egg, lightly beaten |
| 2 T | Rice Vinegar |
| 1/2 cup | Breadcrumbs |
| 1/4 cup | Cilantro |
| 1 cup | Black Belt Korean BBQ Sauce |
| 2 | Scallions, sliced |
| 1 tsp | Sesame Seeds, toasted |
Instructions:
- Heat one tablespoon of sesame oil and one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, then stir in garlic and grated ginger. Sauté another minute, then stir in brown sugar and season with Open Sesame. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, ground pork, egg, vinegar, bread crumbs, and cilantro. Mix a couple times by hand, then add in the cooled onion mixture. Mix well by hand.
- Shape meat into golf ball-sized portions, then heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining oil, then brown the meatballs. Transfer to a sheet tray and bake for 15 minutes.
- Pour Black Belt into a large mixing bowl, then add the meatballs to the sauce when they are finished baking. Gently toss to coat, then serve warm over rice. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
