Korean BBQ Meatballs
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Korean BBQ Meatballs
Description
This Korean BBQ Meatballs recipe combines equal parts ground beef and sweet Italian sausage for a rich meat base. Puréed apple and yellow onion add moisture and subtle sweetness, while seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, and soy sauce provide the characteristic savory and slightly sweet Korean BBQ flavor profile. Brown sugar enhances the balance of sweet and savory in the mixture. An egg helps bind the ingredients, and optional mirin increases the subtle sweetness and complexity. After mixing, the meatballs are shaped and baked until cooked through.
The resulting meatballs deliver a juicy, tender bite with a harmony of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors typical of Korean-style barbecue. They can be served as appetizers, part of a main dish, or alongside rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Note that nutrition information varies depending on the exact ingredients and quantities used. Baking at 375°F for about 20 minutes cooks the meatballs evenly without drying them out.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet
- 1 teaspoon ginger powdered
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 apple puréed
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion puréed
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon mirin optional, sweet Japanese cooking wine
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 375°.
- Rough chop one apple and 1/2 of a yellow onion and add to food processor. Blend until smoothly puréed.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and knead together by hand.
- Form into balls (about 1/4 cup of mixture) and place, evenly spaced, on a greased baking sheet or non-stick silicone baking mat.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 375°.
Notes
- Nutrition values are approximate and will vary based on specific ingredient brands and quantities used.
- Baking at 375°F for 20 minutes cooks the meatballs through while maintaining juiciness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 855mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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