Bulgogi Meatballs

Korean bulgogi is the inspiration behind these tasty beef and pork meatballs flavored with sesame oil, green onions, and Asian pear.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (Optional)
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• ¼ Asian pear, grated
• 3 tablespoons minced green onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk soy sauce, Asian pear, brown sugar, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, fish sauce, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add beef, pork, bread crumbs, and egg; mix until just combined. Do not over mix. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.

Step 3

Form meat mixture into about 45 mini meatballs. Arrange on 2 baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and cooked through but still tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Turn baking sheets halfway through cooking time. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.