Bulgogi Meatballs
Bulgogi Meatballs bring the sweet-salty balance of Korean barbecue to tender, bite-size morsels. Sesame oil, green onion, garlic, and grated Asian pear infuse the meat with fragrance and gentle sweetness, while soy and fish sauce add depth. Ideal for parties or weeknight dinners, they’re juicy, richly seasoned, and great with rice, noodles, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk the soy sauce, Asian pear, brown sugar, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, fish sauce, and pepper together in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the beef, pork, bread crumbs, and egg; mix just until combined.
- 3
Do not overmix.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 6
Form the meat mixture into about 45 mini meatballs and arrange them on 2 baking sheets.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden and cooked through but still tender.
- 8
Turn the baking sheets halfway through the cooking time.
- 9
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
- Calories 408.2 kcal High
- Protein 22.08 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.8 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.6 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.78 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 110.33 mg High
- Sodium 563.45 mg High
- Fiber 0.63 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.01 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.26 g Low Source
- Calcium 26.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate
- Potassium 214.56 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 8.2 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.82 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Bulgogi Meatballs is a Korean appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asian Pear, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Dark Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 408.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bulgogi Meatballs?
- It is a Korean meatball recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Bulgogi Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Asian Pear, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Dark Brown Sugar, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Bulgogi Meatballs?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bulgogi Meatballs?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 408.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bulgogi Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
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