Description
These Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze are sweet, spicy, and irresistibly bold. Perfect for dinner, appetizers, or meal prep, this easy meatball recipe is loaded with Korean BBQ flavor and a sticky gochujang glaze. Ideal for quick weeknight meals or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or ground pork)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon neutral oil (for searing or greasing baking sheet)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onions, and soy sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs. Heat oil in a skillet or preheat the oven to 400°F.
3. Sear meatballs on all sides until browned, or bake for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
4. In a small saucepan, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Simmer on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the glaze thickens.
5. Add meatballs to the glaze and coat well. Simmer for 3–5 minutes to absorb the flavor.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the meatball mixture to prevent toughness.
Simmer the glaze until it coats the spoon for best texture.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop or Oven
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg