Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs

 

INGREDIENTS

Yield:4 servings

• 1pound ground beef (round or chuck)
• ½cup finely crushed Ritz crackers (12 crackers)
• ½cup chopped scallions
• 2tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2tablespoons minced garlic
• 1teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
• 1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and use your hands to gently mix.

2. Step 2

   Shape the meat into 12 golf-ball-size rounds (about 2 inches in diameter), and arrange on a greased rimmed baking sheet.

3. Step 3

   Bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

TIPS

• Leftover meatballs freeze well and can be reheated in the oven at 375 degrees until warmed through (about 20 minutes).
• To make the Ritz crumbs, place the crackers in a resealable plastic bag and lightly crush them with the back of a wooden spoon or measuring cup.