KOREAN BARBECUE-STYLE MEATBALLS

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These meatballs, inspired by traditional Korean barbecue, bring the savory-sweet flavors of caramelized meat without the need for a grill. As the meatballs bake, the soy sauce marries the garlic and scallions to create a glaze. This meatball mixture can be made ahead and left to marinate in the fridge for 3 hours or even overnight. Use ground beef that is 85 percent lean meat, 15 percent fat, or 80 percent lean and 20 percent fat for juicier meatballs. The Ritz crackers here make for a more tender meatball, but feel free to substitute plain dry bread crumbs. The meatballs are tasty on their own, but for a simple dipping sauce, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar. Serve over steamed rice with kimchi, or as a sandwich with mayonnaise or marinara sauce.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, meatballs, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely crushed Ritz crackers (12 crackers)
1 pound ground beef (round or chuck)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and use your hands to gently mix.
  • Shape the meat into 12 golf-ball-size rounds (about 2 inches in diameter), and arrange on a greased rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 255, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 410 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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