Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor! Glazed in a sweet and savory Korean-inspired sauce, they’re perfect for appetizers, party bites, or a main dish with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or pork
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground meat, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form meatballs: Shape into 1–1.5 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs: Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Make sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Glaze meatballs: Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
Notes
These meatballs can also be pan-fried or air-fried for a crispier texture. Adjust honey or spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ meatballs, sweet soy meatballs, party meatballs, easy meatballs