Korean Style Meatballs

Makes 18 
 
1pound ground beef, preferably short rib and chuck
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
¼ cup chopped scallion
¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley
2 teaspoons grated ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg, beaten
⅓ cup dry breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs
 

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Combine salt, black pepper, sesame oil, vinegar, scallion, cilantro, ginger, soy sauce and garlic in the bowl of a food processer. Process until blended. 
3. Combine the ground beef with the seasoning. Add the egg and breadcrumbs and mix well. 
4. Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on baking sheet. Place in a lightly oiled baking pan and put into the oven. Cook 15 minutes.

Variation
Southwest meatballs
1pound ground beef, preferably short rib and chuck
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Southwest seasoning-see below
¼ cup chopped scallion
¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg, beaten
⅓ cup dry breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs

Prepare and cook as above.

Southwest seasoning:
¼ cup smoked paprika 
2  tsp chipotle power or ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbs granulated garlic 
1 Tbs ground coriander 
2 tsp ground cumin 
1 tsp Kosher salt
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container at room temperature.