Description
Looking for a bold, easy dinner idea that everyone will rave about? These Korean BBQ Meatball Tacos are a game-changer! Juicy meatballs coated in sweet and spicy Korean BBQ glaze, tucked into warm tortillas with a crunchy slaw—this fusion dish combines the best of Korean street food with taco night perfection. It’s the kind of quick dinner recipe that tastes like a weekend treat but fits into a weeknight schedule. Great for entertaining or meal prep, these tacos also hit high on protein, making them a healthy-ish food idea for anyone craving flavor-packed, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons green onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon gochujang
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon gochujang
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 cups shredded green cabbage
0.5 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
pinch salt
6 small flour or corn tortillas
2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
2 green onions finely chopped
drizzle sriracha mayo or plain mayo
optional fresh cilantro
optional lime wedges
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, panko, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and gochujang. Mix gently until just combined and shape into 1.5-inch meatballs. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
3. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat. Add cornstarch slurry if desired, and cook until thickened.
4. Remove meatballs from the oven and gently toss them in the glaze until fully coated.
5. In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, vinegar, mayo, sugar, and salt to make the slaw. Chill until ready to use.
6. Heat tortillas in a skillet or on a dry griddle until warm and pliable.
7. Assemble each taco with a scoop of slaw, 2–3 glazed meatballs, a drizzle of mayo, sesame seeds, and green onion. Garnish with cilantro or lime if desired.
8. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, chill meatballs before baking so they hold shape and stay juicy.
Toss slaw just before assembling to keep it crunchy and fresh.
You can prep meatballs and sauce up to 2 days in advance for a fast weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: korean bbq tacos, meatball tacos, easy dinner, korean recipes, taco night, quick meals, fusion food