Description
These Korean BBQ Meatball Tacos are a fusion of bold Korean flavors and taco night favorites. Made with juicy glazed meatballs, tangy slaw, and a sweet-spicy gochujang glaze, this recipe is perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or game day spreads. Great with ground beef or pork and fully customizable with spicy mayo or crunchy toppings. A must-try for lovers of Korean street food and taco enthusiasts alike!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup gochujang
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil (for glaze)
2 cups cabbage slaw mix
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
8 small flour tortillas
1/4 cup mayo + 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional drizzle)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix gently until combined.
2. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
3. Heat a skillet over medium and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10–12 minutes. Alternatively, bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes.
4. In a saucepan, whisk gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
5. Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until evenly coated.
6. In a separate bowl, combine cabbage slaw with a splash of rice vinegar and pinch of salt.
7. Warm tortillas. Layer each with slaw, 2–3 glazed meatballs, spicy mayo drizzle (if using), green onions, and sesame seeds.
8. Serve immediately or store components separately for later assembly.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, swap flour tortillas with corn tortillas or lettuce wraps.
Make meatballs ahead and freeze unglazed; reheat and glaze when ready to serve.
Add crushed peanuts, cucumber slices, or pickled radish for extra crunch and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 590
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 65