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Easy Korean BBQ Meatballs Recipe

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Easy Korean BBQ Meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet, savory, and mildly spicy glaze made with soy, garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • For the Meatballs:
  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, panko, garlic, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper until just combined.
  3. Roll into 1 to 1½ inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until cooked through and browned.
  5. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until glaze thickens.
  7. Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze or brush it over them. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Swap ground beef with chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
  • Add finely chopped kimchi for a punch of flavor.
  • Use tamari and gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • Adjust gochujang or add red pepper flakes for more heat.
  • Serve with rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or as party bites.

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