Beef meatballs full of Korean flavors and so very delicious! Serve with soy-vinegar dipping sauce if desired.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ Asian pear, grated
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (Optional)
Steps
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Form meat mixture into about 45 mini meatballs. Arrange on 2 baking sheets.
- 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.
