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Platter of flour tortillas filled with glazed Korean BBQ meatballs, purple cabbage, and kimchi crema.
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Korean BBQ Meatball Tacos

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large eg g
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions , finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce (soy sauce, brown sugar, pear puree, sesame oil)
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup kimchi , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, and half of the green onions.
  • Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs for 12 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160F (71C).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and chopped kimchi to create the crema.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the Korean BBQ sauce and gochujang, stirring until smooth and simmering.
  • Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet and toss until thoroughly glazed.
  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side.
  • Assemble the tacos by placing 2 to 3 meatballs in each tortilla, topped with shredded cabbage, kimchi crema, remaining green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.