Description
These Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze are juicy, savory, and laced with bold Korean-inspired flavor. Tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze, they’re perfect over rice or served as party appetizers. Quick to prep and easy to freeze, they’ll be your new go-to for flavorful weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef or pork (or a mix)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until fully cooked and golden.
5. While meatballs bake, combine gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat.
6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the glaze mixture.
7. Simmer glaze until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Toss baked meatballs in the glaze until evenly coated.
9. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
10. Serve warm over rice or as an appetizer.
Notes
For extra flavor, refrigerate the meatball mixture for 20 minutes before baking.
Don’t overmix the meat—just enough to combine or they’ll be tough.
Air fryer method: Cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, turning once.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Gochujang meatballs, Korean BBQ, sweet spicy meatballs