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Korean-Inspired Gochujang Meatballs

Korean-Inspired Gochujang Meatballs

These Korean-Inspired Gochujang Meatballs will liven up any rice bowl or appetizer spread with bold flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Korean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Gochujang Meatballs

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef 85/15
  • 2.5 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2.5 tablespoon gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 0.33 cup panko breadcrumbs

For the Glaze

  • 3 tablespoon gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Optional Toppings

  • toasted sesame seeds
  • green onions thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (about 205 degrees C). Line a large sheet pan or baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, or spray it down with non-stick spray.
  • Add all the ingredients for the gochujang meatballs to a large mixing bowl. Using clean hands or a soft spatula, mix it all together until everything is evenly combined. Portion out individual meatballs with a spoon or small scoop and roll them into round shapes.
  • Place the meatballs on the baking sheet so none of them touch. Bake on the middle rack for 16-18 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and starting to brown, or the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze. Warm a small saucepan over low heat and add the gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk it together until it's saucy and smooth (which should only take about 30-60 seconds once the saucepan heats up). Remove from heat.
  • To serve, toss the cooked meatballs in half of the gochujang glaze, reserving the other half to drizzle on top. Serve alone as an appetizer, or combine with cooked rice, vegetables, kimchi, and other toppings to build a complete meal in a bowl. Serve while hot and enjoy.

Notes

Don't overwork the meatball mixture, otherwise the texture will get dense and chewy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Gochujang Meatballs
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