Baked Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi Meatballs

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Tender meatballs infused with sweet and savory Korean bulgogi flavors, baked to perfection and perfect for a family dinner or appetizer. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, green onions, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 3 finely chopped green onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, and 1 large egg. Mix gently until ingredients are just combined.
  3. Step 3: Shape mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs and place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned on the edges.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Serve warm with steamed rice or as a snack.

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