Korean BBQ Meatballs
Treat your taste buds to a burst of flavor with these irresistible Korean BBQ Meatballs, spicy, sweet, and savory perfection that is ready in just 40 minutes and perfect as an appetizer or a satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
- 500 g 1.1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Cook over low heat until the preserves melt and the sauce is smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked meatballs and pour the apricot glaze over them, stirring to coat evenly.
- Cook the meatballs in the glaze for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the spicy apricot glazed meatballs hot as a delicious appetizer or main dish.
Notes
Notes:
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of sriracha sauce.
- These meatballs can be served with rice or noodles for a complete meal.