At many parties during the holidays, it’s all about the apps. Honestly, a lot of times I could simply skip the main dish and divulge in all the delectable finger foods available during cocktail hour.
These meatballs are no exception. They bring a global influence to the party with some authentic Korean flavors, such as the pear, sesame, garlic, gochujang and soy sauce. All combined for deliciously tender meatballs that will disappear quickly. Our favorite way to serve these meatballs is ssam-style, wrapped in lettuce with cucumber slices and green onion. Do yourself a favor and make a double batch of these little beauties.
Korean-Style Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs:
1 pound lean ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1 cup Progresso plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup coarsely shredded pear (from 1 medium pear)
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Simmer Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chile paste
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 clove finely chopped garlic
Serving Options:
Lettuce leaves
Cucumber slices
Sliced green onion
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together all meatball ingredients using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in pans. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until brown and cooked through and no longer pink in center.
While meatballs are baking, make sauce. In a large skillet, combine all sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer. Transfer cooked meatballs from baking pans to skillet, stirring to coat. Serve meatballs with any remaining sauce on the side.
If desired, serve with lettuce leaves, cucumber and additional green onion to make lettuce wraps.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Makes: 48 meatballs
Other globally inspired meatballs to try:
- Indian Spiced Chicken Meatballs from A Zesty Bite
- Shanghainese Lion’s Head Meatballs from Food 52
- Swedish Meatballs from Simply Recipes
- Albóndigas Con Salsa Verde from Food Republic
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