Korean BBQ Meatballs
These Korean BBQ Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and coated in a deliciously savory-sweet sauce, perfect as a snack or served over rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/4 cup Korean BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and browned.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine Korean BBQ sauce, gochujang, honey, and rice vinegar. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until warmed through.
- Once meatballs are done, toss them gently in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve these meatballs over steamed jasmine rice or with a side of kimchi. You can also substitute ground pork or turkey for beef.