Description

Looking for an easy dinner or irresistible party appetizer? These Easy Korean BBQ Meatballs bring bold flavor in a quick, weeknight-friendly format. Juicy meatballs are seasoned with garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce, then pan-seared and topped with a creamy gochujang sauce that delivers a perfect balance of heat and richness. Whether you serve them with rice, in lettuce wraps, or as game-day bites, they’re sure to impress. Great for food ideas, dinner ideas, or your next easy recipe search!

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 large egg

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon gochujang

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1 tablespoon oil (for pan-frying)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, egg, panko, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.

2. Roll mixture into 1 to 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls. Set aside.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, cooking for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.

4. Lower heat, cover skillet, and let the meatballs cook through for 5–6 more minutes.

5. In a small bowl, mix mayo, sour cream or yogurt, gochujang, and rice vinegar to make the sauce. Adjust to taste.

6. Drizzle creamy gochujang sauce over warm meatballs.

7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness—160°F for beef, 165°F for poultry.

For lean meats like turkey or chicken, add extra moisture with grated onion or more egg yolk.

Double the sauce if serving with rice or noodles—it’s that good.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-Fried
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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