SWEET-AND-SOUR KOREAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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Old-school Swedish meatballs get a Korean twist, courtesy of gochujang, a spicy, subtly sweet fermented chili paste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 50

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons minced garlic (from about 6 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
5 tablespoons gochujang paste (available at Asian markets and walmart.com)
1 pound ground chuck (80 percent lean)
1 pound ground pork
1 large egg
Kosher salt
1/4 cup safflower oil
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar
Thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, use your hands to gently combine garlic, ginger, 3 tablespoons gochujang, beef, pork, egg, and 1 tablespoon salt just until evenly combined (do not overwork, or meatballs will be dense and tough). Scoop 1 tablespoon of mixture into your palm; gently roll into a ball and transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture. Meatballs can be formed, loosely covered, and refrigerated on sheet up to 1 day.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Swirl in 2 tablespoons safflower oil. Add halfof meatballs in a single layer and cook, turning a few times, until browned in places and a crust forms, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel and brown remaining meatballs in remaining safflower oil.
  • Wipe skillet clean. Combine ketchup, remaining 2 tablespoons gochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, 1/2 cup water, and brown sugar in skillet; bring to a simmer over medium. Carefully add meatballs. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and meatballs are just cooked through and evenly coated, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl, sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve warm, with toothpicks.

Rakesh shah
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in these meatballs. They are a perfect appetizer or main course.


KODUAH KOJO David.
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These meatballs are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Md. Sihab
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit with my family and friends.


BdR Papa Tiger
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or a game day snack.


Rix Radice
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I love the fact that these meatballs can be made in the slow cooker. It makes them so easy to prepare.


Lenni
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They are also a great freezer meal.


Tesfa S
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I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Dovydas Rusteika
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


John Tung
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I love the flavor of these meatballs. The sweet and sour sauce is perfect.


Rehan Dogar
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These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and always a hit.


Kimathi Denis
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and the sauce is to die for.


Thomas Gonzales
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These meatballs are so delicious! I love the combination of sweet and sour.


Aman Mani
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I made these meatballs for my family and they were a big hit! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were cooked perfectly.


Isamil Khan
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the sweet and sour sauce. I will definitely be making these again.