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Korean Meatballs with Apricot Glaze

These Korean meatballs are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, topped with a delicious apricot glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey Choose based on preference
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Apricot Glaze
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about one inch in size, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
  1. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the apricot preserves, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  3. Once the meatballs are out of the oven, coat them in the apricot glaze.
Serving
  1. Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving platter, sprinkle with extra green onions, and serve.

Notes

Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to avoid tough meatballs. You can freeze leftovers for up to three months.