Description
These Korean Bulgogi Meatballs are a delicious twist on a classic dish, combining the flavors of bulgogi in a convenient, bite-sized form. Juicy and packed with savory-sweet flavors, these meatballs are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 green onions (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon gochujang (optional for heat)
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garnish:
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, black pepper, and gochujang. Mix until well combined. Form into 1 ½-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or with kimchi.
- You can also bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
