Korean BBQ Meatball Tacos
Get ready for a flavor-packed twist on taco night! These Korean BBQ Meatball Tacos feature juicy beef meatballs glazed in a sweet-spicy gochujang BBQ sauce, paired with crisp coleslaw, fresh green onions, and sesame seeds all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. They’re the perfect blend of comfort food and bold, fusion flavors—ideal for quick dinners, party bites, or when you just want something exciting on your plate. This easy recipe delivers big taste in under 40 minutes and is sure to be a crowd favorite. Perfect for anyone looking for dinner ideas, quick weeknight meals, or unique taco recipes.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 450 g ground beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 8 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce until just combined. Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Simmer gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a splash of water for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked meatballs in sauce until fully coated.
- Warm tortillas, add coleslaw mix, meatballs, green onions, sesame seeds, and extra sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra juiciness, use a mix of beef and pork. Assemble tacos just before eating to avoid soggy tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg
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