Korean-Style Beef and Pork Meatballs in Date-Pear Sauce
Korean: 미트볼케찹조림 (1.5.6.10.12.13)
"Korean meatballs in date-pear sauce with pork and beef. Glazed, pan-fried, and finished with sesame seeds."
Estimated Nutrition
Ingredients
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Ground beef
100g
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Ground pork
100g
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Dried dates
4
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Asian pear
1
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Puffed brown rice
30g
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All-purpose flour
20g
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Onion
60g
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Garlic
30g
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Green onion/scallion
30g
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Fresh ginger
5g
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Soy sauce
30g
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Salt
0.5g
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Black pepper
0.2g
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Sesame oil
3g
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Sesame seeds
3g
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Water
70ml
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Vegetable oil
As needed
Local Substitutes
Instead of Asian pear
Use: Bosc pear or apple
Reason: Similar sweetness and texture
Instead of Puffed brown rice
Use: Panko breadcrumbs or toasted rice cereal
Reason: Provides crunch and texture
Instead of Sesame oil
Use: Toasted sesame oil or walnut oil
Reason: Similar aromatic quality
🧑🍳 Cooking Instructions
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1
Combine 40g onion, 20g garlic, 2 dried dates, pear, ginger, soy sauce, and 70ml water in a saucepan. Simmer until reduced to a glaze (10-15 minutes). Set sauce aside.
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2
Mix ground beef and pork with salt, black pepper, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and 15g soy sauce. Season well.
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3
Finely mince remaining onion, garlic, and 2 dried dates. Combine with flour and vegetable oil, then fold into meat mixture.
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4
Form meat mixture into 12-16 golf ball-sized meatballs.
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5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry meatballs until browned on all sides (8-10 minutes).
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6
Pour prepared sauce over meatballs and simmer until coated and glazed (5 minutes). Garnish with sliced green onion and puffed rice before serving.
Serve in a Korean School Tray
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