1-Making Korean Bbq Meatballs at home is straightforward and rewarding, especially when you follow these simple steps. Start by gathering your ingredients and prepping them for the best results. Mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions to add fresh bursts of flavor right from the start.

2-In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef with the panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and sliced green onions until just mixed don’t overdo it to keep the meatballs tender. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs for even cooking. Heat a pan over medium heat and fry them for 12-15 minutes until they’re browned and cooked through, then set them aside.

3-Using the same pan, stir in the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, letting it simmer to build that signature sauce. Add the cornstarch slurry made from 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to thicken it up. Once ready, coat the meatballs in this glossy sauce and mix up the spicy sesame mayo by combining mayonnaise, gochujang, sesame oil, and lime juice. Serve everything together with extra green onions and sesame seeds for a finishing touch.