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Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze 1

Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze


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  • Author: Mia Park
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 to 24 meatballs

Description

These Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze are juicy, flavorful bites of Korean-inspired deliciousness. Perfect for appetizers or dinner, these gochujang meatballs are coated in a spicy-sweet glaze and pair beautifully with rice or noodles. A fusion meatball recipe that’s easy, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prep or parties.


Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 green onions, finely chopped

1 large egg

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons gochujang

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, green onions, egg, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until just combined.

2. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Bake the meatballs at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes, until fully cooked and golden brown.

4. While the meatballs bake, combine the gochujang, brown sugar, remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

5. Stir continuously and simmer until the glaze thickens and becomes glossy, about 3 to 5 minutes.

6. Toss the baked meatballs into the sauce and coat them evenly.

7. Let the meatballs rest in the glaze for a minute to soak up flavor.

8. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use mild gochujang if you’re sensitive to heat.

Don’t overwork the meatball mixture to keep the texture tender.

Make a double batch and freeze half for a quick future meal.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Korean-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg