Korean BBQ Meatballs – Sweet, Savory, Sticky Perfection

These Korean BBQ Meatballs are a mouthwatering fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy glazed in a sticky Korean-inspired sauce that clings to every bite. Made with ground beef and pantry-friendly ingredients, they’re perfect as an appetizer, dinner, or part of a rice bowl!

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 500g (1 lb) ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (check for halal certification)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Korean BBQ Glaze:

• ⅓ cup soy sauce (halal-certified)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1–2 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste – ensure no alcohol/pork derivatives)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (for thickening)

Optional Garnishes:

• Sesame seeds
• Chopped green onions
• Cooked white rice or lettuce cups for serving

Directions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
   In a bowl, mix ground beef, green onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper. Combine well and form into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
2. Cook the Meatballs:
   Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Glaze:
   In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar/lemon juice, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer.
4. Thicken the Sauce:
   Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture. Cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened into a glossy glaze.
5. Coat the Meatballs:
   Add cooked meatballs to the glaze and toss to coat thoroughly.
6. Serve:
   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with rice or in lettuce cups for a lighter option.

Nutritional Information:

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: Approx. 310 per serving
Servings: 4

Sticky, saucy, and packed with bold Korean BBQ flavor these meatballs are guaranteed to be a crowd favorite! Serve them solo or make it a meal.

Korean BBQ Meatballs – Sweet, Savory, Sticky Perfection

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• Author: Ena Recipes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

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These Korean BBQ Meatballs are a mouthwatering fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy  glazed in a sticky Korean-inspired sauce that clings to every bite. Made with ground beef and pantry-friendly ingredients, they’re perfect as an appetizer, dinner, or part of a rice bowl!

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Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

• 500g (1 lb) ground beef (or chicken/turkey)

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 egg

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 tbsp soy sauce (check for halal certification)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Korean BBQ Glaze:

• ⅓ cup soy sauce (halal-certified)

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1–2 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste – ensure no alcohol/pork derivatives)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (for thickening)

Optional Garnishes:

• Sesame seeds

• Chopped green onions

• Cooked white rice or lettuce cups for serving

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Instructions

 

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
   In a bowl, mix ground beef, green onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper. Combine well and form into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).

2. Cook the Meatballs:
   Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Glaze:
   In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar/lemon juice, garlic, ginger, gochujang, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer.

4. Thicken the Sauce:
   Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture. Cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened into a glossy glaze.

5. Coat the Meatballs:
   Add cooked meatballs to the glaze and toss to coat thoroughly.

6. Serve:
   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with rice or in lettuce cups for a lighter option.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes