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Ground Beef Recipes – Easy Korean BBQ Meatballs for Weeknight Meals

Golden-brown Korean BBQ meatballs glazed with a sticky soy-gochujang sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions — a mouthwatering Beef Dinner idea for fans of Meatball Recipes Easy and Asian Cooking, perfect for quick Yummy Dinners.
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These Korean BBQ Meatballs are everything you want in a quick dinner — bold, sweet-savory flavor, tender texture, and a spicy creamy dip that’ll make you lick the spoon. Each bite bursts with the rich umami of soy, sesame, and gochujang, creating a mouthwatering balance of heat and sweetness. Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or whenever your taste buds want a party.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, helps bind)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Toasted sesame seeds + chopped green onions (for garnish)

For the Spicy Mayo Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp honey

Instructions

  1. Prep the oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix the magic: In a large bowl, add the ground beef, garlic, ginger, green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Shape it up: Stir or knead gently until evenly combined. Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake to perfection: Pop them into the oven and bake for about 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Make the sauce: While the meatballs bake, whisk together the mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey until silky smooth.
  6. Serve and shine: Arrange the warm meatballs on a platter, drizzle or serve with spicy mayo on the side, and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Add a touch more gochujang for extra heat.
  • Try ground turkey or chicken if you prefer leaner meat.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, or lettuce cups for a full meal.

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