Korean BBQ Meatballs
These Korean BBQ oven-baked meatballs combine savory ground beef with authentic Korean flavors including soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang. Tender, juicy meatballs are glazed with sweet and spicy Korean BBQ sauce, then garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 2 lbs ground beef 80/20
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- For Garnish:
- 3 green onions sliced thin
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes until meatballs are nearly cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Remove meatballs from oven and brush generously with Korean BBQ glaze.
- Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F and glaze is caramelized.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.