Description
These Korean BBQ Meatball Tacos are a flavor-packed fusion recipe combining juicy beef meatballs in gochujang glaze with slaw, spicy mayo, and warm tortillas. This easy dinner idea is perfect for taco night or meal prep, featuring sweet, savory, and spicy notes with an Asian twist.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2 green onions, chopped
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
8 small tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, egg, and green onions until just combined.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the sheet.
3. Bake meatballs for 15–18 minutes or until fully cooked.
4. While baking, prepare glaze by whisking together gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and a splash of water in a saucepan. Simmer and stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened.
5. Toss baked meatballs in the glaze until well coated.
6. Warm tortillas and fill each with glazed meatballs, shredded cabbage or slaw, and spicy mayo (mix mayo and sriracha together).
7. Optional: garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Keep meatball mixture cold before shaping for firmer meatballs.
You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner option.
The glaze can be made ahead and reheated gently before use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg