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Korean Gochujang Meatballs
5 from 9 votes

Korean Gochujang Meatballs

These Korean Gochujang Meatballs feature ground beef flavored with the sweet and spicy notes of traditional Korean chili paste, and are sure to awaken your tastebuds.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef lean
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2 green onion chopped finely, or 2 tablespoon finely chopped white onion
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 egg large
  • ¾ C panko breadcrumbs
Glaze:
  • 3 tablespoon gochujang
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 5-6 tablespoon rice syrup
Garnish:
  • sesame seeds
  • green onions chopped

Instructions

Make the meatballs:
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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F/218°C.
  2. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine ground beef, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, onion, sesame oil, black pepper, granulated sugar, gochujang, egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Mix the meat with the seasonings until well incorporated.
  5. Form the meat mixture into small balls using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop.
  6. Roll the meatballs in between your palms to shape and place onto the prepared baking sheet pan.
  7. Repeat with the remainder.
  8. Bake at 425°F/218°C for 15-20 minutes, until fully cooked.
Make the gochujang glaze:
  1. In a small pan, combine gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic and rice syrup.
  2. Cook over medium heat until bubbly.
  3. Add in the cooked meatballs and coat with the gochujang sauce.
  4. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
  5. Serve with steamed rice, or on its own as an appetizer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 500mg (21%) Potassium 507mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 108IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 500mg 21%
Potassium 507mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 108IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.