Description
These Korean BBQ Meatball Tacos are bold, sweet, spicy, and absolutely addictive—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, easy lunch, or a fun food idea for gatherings. Juicy homemade meatballs are glazed in sticky Korean BBQ sauce, tucked into warm tortillas, and topped with crisp slaw and spicy mayo. Whether you’re searching for a new dinner idea, an easy recipe to impress guests, or flavorful lunch inspiration, this taco fusion delivers major flavor without fuss. It’s one of those healthy snack meets indulgent comfort food dishes you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
450 g ground beef or pork
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce
8 small flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup gochujang mayo or spicy mayo
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until just combined.
2. Roll into 1 to 1½ inch meatballs.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of oil. Cook meatballs in batches, turning until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
4. Reduce heat and add Korean BBQ sauce to the pan. Stir to coat and let simmer until slightly sticky.
5. In a bowl, toss the shredded cabbage and carrots. Optionally, add rice vinegar and salt for extra flavor.
6. Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave until soft.
7. Assemble each taco: add slaw, 2–3 meatballs, green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Mix the meat gently—overmixing makes the meatballs tough.
Let the BBQ sauce simmer with the meatballs to help it thicken and stick.
Toast the tortillas before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, Korean tacos, meatball tacos, quick taco recipe, Korean BBQ, food ideas