Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Sara Collins
If you love bold flavors, you will love this Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs Recipe. These meatballs are juicy, sweet and slightly spicy.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Korean
Servings 6
Calories 310 kcal
For the Meatballs:
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, add ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper and green onions. Mix gently using your hands until well combined.
Prepare the Sauce
While meatballs bake, add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, gochujang, garlic, ginger and sesame oil into a saucepan. Stir well before heating.
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
- Do not overmix the meat mixture. It can make meatballs tough.
- Use wet hands when shaping to prevent sticking.
- Adjust spice by adding more or less gochujang.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice.
- You can fry instead of baking if preferred.
- Double the sauce if serving with rice.
Keyword Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs Recipe