Korean Meatballs with Apricot Glaze

Craving something sweet, spicy, and absolutely delicious? Try these Korean Meatballs with a unique apricot glaze for a burst of flavor!

Craving something sweet, spicy, and absolutely delicious? Try these Korean Meatballs with a unique apricot glaze for a burst of flavor!

Ingredients:

For Meatballs:

1½ pound lean ground beef
4 green onions, chopped
½ cup breadcrumbs (such as Panko)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
2 tablespoons Gochujang paste (or Sriracha)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

For Spicy Apricot Glaze:

½ cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons Gochujang paste (or Sriracha)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a large bowl, add all the meatball ingredients and mix with your hands to combine. Form the meatballs into small 1-inch balls.
Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until done to your liking.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together all the glaze ingredients. Add the baked meatballs and toss well until all the meatballs are glazed.
Garnish with chopped chives if preferred and serve immediately over cooked rice or as an appetizer.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Kcal: 45 kcal per meatball | Servings: 30-36 meatballs

Korean Meatballs with Apricot Glaze

Craving something sweet, spicy, and absolutely delicious? Try these Korean Meatballs with a unique apricot glaze for a burst of flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Korean

Ingredients
  

For Meatballs:

  • pound lean ground beef
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs such as Panko
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste or Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

For Spicy Apricot Glaze:

  • ½ cup apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste or Sriracha

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all the meatball ingredients and mix with your hands to combine. Form the meatballs into small 1-inch balls.
  • Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until done to your liking.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together all the glaze ingredients. Add the baked meatballs and toss well until all the meatballs are glazed.
  • Garnish with chopped chives if preferred and serve immediately over cooked rice or as an appetizer.
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