Korean BBQ Meatballs
These Korean BBQ Meatballs combine tender, juicy meat with a sweet and savory glaze, perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, green onions, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of cooking oil. Fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine Korean BBQ sauce and honey. Warm over low heat, stirring until well blended.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture or serve with a side of kimchi.