Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a delightful culinary experience that brings together the rich flavors of Korean cuisine in a simple, beginner-friendly recipe. These tender meatballs are made with ground beef or chicken and infused with savory ingredients like garlic, ginger, and gochujang, resulting in an umami-rich bite that is truly satisfying. Baked to perfection and glazed in a sweet yet spicy sauce, they are perfectly complemented by a creamy spicy mayo dip that adds an extra layer of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these meatballs are sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, honey/brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through; add cornstarch mixture to thicken.
- For the spicy mayo dip, mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg