Korean BBQ Meatballs

Name: Korean BBQ Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 500 grams Ground Meat (beef/pork/mixed) (Lean); 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko recommended); 1 unit Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (Grated); 2 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 2 tablespoons Green Onions (Chopped); 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper; 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste); 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar; 2 tablespoons Honey or Brown Sugar; 2 tablespoons Water; 0.5 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed); 1 teaspoon Sriracha (Optional, for extra spice); 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (For garnish); 1 tablespoon Green Onions (Chopped, for garnish)

This recipe is perfect for an easy, flavorful dinner idea - tender, juicy meatballs coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, served with a creamy sesame mayo.

#Meatballs

#Korean

#Korean BBQ

#Easy Recipe

#Comfort Food

#Dinner

#Spicy

#Sweet

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Sesame Mayo

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Korean

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

30g

Protein

25g

Carbs

25g

Fat

Meatballs Browning in Skillet

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Meatballs Coated in Glaze

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
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In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
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Do not overmix to ensure tender meatballs.
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Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, approximately 2-3 cm in diameter.
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Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, approximately 2-3 cm in diameter.
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Lightly wet your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures proper browning.
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In the same skillet (or a clean one), combine gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water for the glaze. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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In the same skillet (or a clean one), combine gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water for the glaze. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Taste and adjust the glaze to your preferred level of sweet and spicy.
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Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the simmering glaze. Toss gently until all meatballs are thoroughly coated and the glaze has thickened slightly.
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Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the simmering glaze. Toss gently until all meatballs are thoroughly coated and the glaze has thickened slightly.
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Keep the heat low to prevent the glaze from burning.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sesame oil, and lime juice for the creamy sesame mayo. Add sriracha if desired for an extra kick.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sesame oil, and lime juice for the creamy sesame mayo. Add sriracha if desired for an extra kick.
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Fresh lime juice brightens the flavor considerably.
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Serve the Korean BBQ meatballs immediately, drizzled generously with the creamy sesame mayo and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped green onions.
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Serve the Korean BBQ meatballs immediately, drizzled generously with the creamy sesame mayo and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped green onions.
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Great served with steamed rice or noodles.