Description
Spicy, sweet, and sticky – these Korean BBQ meatballs with gochujang glaze are an absolute flavor bomb that’ll transform any dinner into a celebration. Whether you serve them as a quick weeknight dinner, crowd-pleasing party bites, or in lettuce wraps for a healthy snack, these meatballs deliver big on taste with minimal effort. Juicy beef meatballs get glazed in a glossy, bold sauce made from Korean chili paste (gochujang), honey, soy sauce, and more. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, bold food ideas, or even when you just want a new twist on meatballs. This is one easy recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons gochujang paste
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, panko, egg, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil until just combined.
3. Roll into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through and golden.
5. While baking, whisk together all glaze ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until thick and glossy.
6. Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until fully coated.
7. Serve hot with optional green onion or sesame seed garnish.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
For extra caramelization, broil the glazed meatballs for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 690
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: easy dinner, meatballs, gochujang, Korean BBQ