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Korean BBQ meatballs over white rice with a spoon.
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5 from 30 votes

Korean BBQ Meatballs

Delicious meatballs with the sweet and savory flavors of Korean BBQ. Served over a bed of rice these Korean BBQ Meatballs make a delicious dinner, and re-heat really well for a quick weeknight leftover dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time26 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: korean
Servings: 6
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

garlic-soy glaze

  • ½ cup (low sodium) soy sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger

bbq marinade

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ small Asian pear, peeled, cored and chopped
  • ¼ yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced plus more for garnish

meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste

to serve

  • toasted sesame seeds, for serving
  • steamed white or brown rice, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Place all glaze ingredients into a small saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside until completely cooled and thickened.
  • Place all marinade ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • In a mixing bowl, pour marinade ingredients over ground beef and lightly season with salt and pepper. Mix everything together until evenly combined.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Roll beef mixture into 24 even sized balls and place onto prepared baking sheet, ½ inch apart.
  • Bake meatballs for 12 to 15 minutes or until just cooked through.
  • Remove meatballs from oven and brush each one with cooled glaze.
  • Place baking sheet until broiler and broil glazed meatballs for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Remove meatballs from broiler and brush with more glaze.
  • Pile meatballs over a platter of steamed rice and finish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Makes ~24 meatballs

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg