Gochujang Meatballs
Gochujang Meatballs are a mouthwatering blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that are sure to impress at any meal. These easy-to-make meatballs are baked to perfection and drizzled with a rich homemade sauce, making them perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve them as an appetizer or main dish, and watch the smiles light up around the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, gochujang, minced garlic, green onions, and soy sauce. Mix well until combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about one inch in size and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of at least 160°F).
- While baking, whisk together honey, gochujang, and sesame oil for the sauce.
- Drizzle the sauce over the meatballs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey or tofu for a lighter or vegetarian option. Add sesame seeds for extra crunch. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.