Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a delightful culinary experience that brings the bold flavors of Korean cuisine right to your table. These juicy, tender meatballs are infused with a harmonious blend of spices and coated in a rich sweet and savory glaze. Served alongside a creamy, spicy mayo dip, they are perfect as appetizers or a main dish, making them an ideal choice for any gathering or cozy dinner at home. The best part? They are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your spice preference, ensuring every bite is delicious and satisfying.
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 (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (for glaze)
- 1 tsp garlic, minced (for glaze)
- 1 tsp ginger, minced (for glaze)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken glaze)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (for dip)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (for dip)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for dip)
- 1 tsp honey (for dip)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for dip)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic and ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and green onions. Mix gently.
- Form mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the glaze by simmering soy sauce, honey/brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic and ginger in a saucepan until combined; thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the warm glaze.
- For the spicy mayo dip: whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve meatballs garnished with sesame seeds and green onions alongside the dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg