Lazy Korean BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Juicy meatballs cooked in a simple Korean BBQ inspired sauce that's both sweet and spicy. Perfect for snacking or a lazy dinner when served over rice.
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 534 kcal
Ingredients
Korean BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth, low sodium
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup gochujang paste
- ¼ cup mirin, or chinese rice wine
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fish sauce, optional, but highly recommended
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, paste
For The Meatballs
- 32 oz meatballs, frozen/fully cooked
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine the sauce ingredients for the Korean BBQ sauce in a medium size bowl and whisk together. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the sauce. Carefully add in the frozen/fully cooked meatballs to the sauce. Stir to coat and bring mixture to a hefty simmer.
- Cook the meatballs in the sauce, stirring often, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has reduced slightly. This should take about 15 minutes.
- Combine 2 tsp cornstarch with 2 tsp of cold water in a small dish until smooth in consistency. Pour this cornstarch mixture into the sauce and meatballs and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish the meatballs with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: BBQ, Gochujang, Korean
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