Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Meatball Preparation
- Add ground beef to a bowl and spread gochujang evenly over the surface. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and soy sauce.
- Spread fresh ginger and garlic evenly over the surface. Add green onions and cracker crumbs. Mix until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees C (220 degrees C).
- Form mixture into 12 equal-sized balls using wet hands. Add to a cast iron skillet.
- Bake meatballs in the preheated oven until nicely browned, about 20 minutes.
Glaze Preparation
- Transfer meatballs to a plate while preparing the sauce in the same skillet.
- Drain most of the grease but 1 teaspoon out of the skillet and set onto stove over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Deglaze skillet with rice vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in brown sugar, beef broth, and gochujang. Season with sesame oil and Sriracha. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by a third.
- Meanwhile, stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Reduce heat to medium-low and mix in slurry while whisking constantly. Keep simmering until reduced to about half.
- Add meatballs back into the skillet and baste with the sauce, simmering until heated through and well soaked with sauce, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to swap out ground beef for pork or turkey for a lighter option. Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove to enjoy them warm and saucy again.
