Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip offer a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will impress your guests at any gathering. These tender meatballs are infused with gochujang, sesame oil, and fresh aromatics, then coated in a luscious glaze. Paired with a creamy spicy mayo dip, they make for an irresistible appetizer or main dish that everyone will love. Perfect for parties, game days, or cozy family dinners, these meatballs are as versatile as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Use your hands to form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring to a simmer then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Once cooked, toss the meatballs in warm glaze until fully coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Transfer glazed meatballs to a serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve alongside spicy mayo dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg