Korean Meatballs with Vinegar Dipping Sauce

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these savory Korean Meatballs with Vinegar Dipping Sauce! Perfectly tender and packed with bold flavors, these meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef and pork, infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of gochujang for a spicy kick. Baked to golden perfection, they pair beautifully with a zesty dipping sauce crafted from rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings. Bring the vibrant taste of Korean cuisine to your table in just 40 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground beef
• 250 g Ground pork
• 60 g Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 Scallions, finely chopped
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce (for dipping sauce)
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds
• 0.5 tsp Chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, scallions, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the meatball mixture thoroughly using your hands or a spatula until well combined.

Step 4

Portion the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 20-24 meatballs) and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Drizzle the vegetable oil over the meatballs or lightly brush them to ensure even browning.

Step 6

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Step 7

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the vinegar dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, and chili flakes (if using).

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs warm with the prepared vinegar dipping sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2764.7

Total Fat 195.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.3g
Cholesterol 798.5mg	0%
Sodium 5807.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 173.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 251.1mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 1804.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 13.2%