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Gochujang Maple Glazed Meatballs

Gochujang Maple Glazed Meatballs

Sticky, sweet & spicy Gochujang Maple Syrup sauce coats delicious, juicy beef meatballs. A delicious and easy 30 minute meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs:

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp onion minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 egg

For the sauce:

  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced or grated
  • 1/4 cup gochujang
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp mirin
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp water

For serving:

  • Steamed rice
  • Sliced green onion
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced cucumber

Instructions
 

  • To make the meatballs, combine the beef, onion, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, salt, pepper & egg in a large mixing bowl and gently mix until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into 1 1/2” balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  • While the meatballs cook make the glaze.
  • Combine the garlic, ginger, gochujang, maple syrup, mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil and water in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the glaze into a heavy skillet and simmer over medium-high heat until bubbling and sticky.
  • Add the meatballs into the pan with the glaze and toss well.
  • Serve on steamed rice, topped with green onion, cucumber, cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

Keyword Gochujang Maple Syrup Glazed Meatballs
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