Description
Spice up your dinner routine with these Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze — a crave-worthy fusion of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. These juicy meatballs are baked to perfection and coated in a rich, sticky Korean-style glaze that clings to every bite. Serve them over rice, wrap them in lettuce, or pair with your favorite sides. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight meals, game-day appetizers, or meal prep. Great for those searching for quick dinners, food ideas, or bold Asian-inspired flavors — this is a dinner idea you’ll want to repeat.
Ingredients
450g ground pork or beef
60g breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons gochujang paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced (for glaze)
2 tablespoons water (for glaze)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, grated garlic, ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil until combined.
2. Roll into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. While baking, combine gochujang, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and water in a saucepan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
5. Toss baked meatballs in the warm glaze until fully coated.
6. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
7. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep the texture light and tender.
Add extra honey to the glaze if you prefer it sweeter and milder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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