korean meatballs

Ingredients

• MEATBALLS
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 large free-range egg, beaten
• 3 large cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped
• 2 large green onions, finely chopped (about 3 Tbsp)
• 1 tablespoon Gochujang, or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
• SAUCE
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Gochujang, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
• 1/3 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/4 cup brown sugar