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To make sweet and spicy meatballs, you need a few key ingredients. For the meatballs, use ground beef or ground turkey. Mixing in breadcrumbs keeps them soft. Adding green onions, garlic, and ginger boosts the flavor. Sesame oil gives a nice nutty taste, while salt and black pepper add seasoning.

Sweet and Spicy Korean Meatballs

Elevate your dinner menu with my easy Sweet and Spicy Korean Meatballs recipe! Packed with bold flavors and a delightful kick, these meatballs feature essential ingredients like ground beef, gochujang, and a scrumptious glaze. Perfect for any weeknight meal or gatherings, this recipe guides you through every step, ensuring tender and juicy results.
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Ingredients
  

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon corn starch

Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

      Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should yield about 20 meatballs.

        In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, and corn starch until smooth. This will be your sweet and spicy glaze.

          Brush half of the glaze over the meatballs, reserving the other half for later.

            Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

              Once cooked, take them out of the oven and toss the meatballs in the reserved glaze for an extra layer of flavor.

                Plate the meatballs and sprinkle sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions on top for garnish.

                  Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 35 min | Servings: 4

                    - Presentation Tips: Serve these meatballs on a large platter, drizzled with more glaze and garnished with sesame seeds and thinly sliced cucumbers for a refreshing contrast. Enjoy with toothpicks for a fun appetizer!