Korean BBQ Meatballs are a savory and flavorful dish perfect for appetizers or main courses. The sweet and spicy Korean BBQ sauce gives these meatballs a unique and delicious twist.
Begin by mixing ground beef or pork with breadcrumbs, minced garlic, ginger, green onions, and an egg. Add a splash of soy sauce for extra flavor. Form the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs.
Bake or pan-fry the meatballs until they are cooked through and nicely browned. Meanwhile, prepare the Korean BBQ sauce by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and a bit of gochujang (Korean chili paste).
Simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly. Toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce until they are well coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.
Serve these Korean BBQ meatballs with steamed rice or lettuce wraps. They also pair well with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables. These meatballs are great for parties, game days, or a fun family dinner. Enjoy the bold, rich flavors and the slight kick from the gochujang.
Korean BBQ Meatballs
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions - finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger - grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Sesame seeds - for garnish (optional)
- Sliced green onions - for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and black pepper.
- Mix well using your hands until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs and place them on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the Korean BBQ sauce by combining the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and place them in the skillet with the sauce.
- Gently toss the meatballs in the sauce until they are evenly coated.
- Serve the Korean BBQ meatballs hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.