Description
Indulge in these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip, where tender beef meatballs meet a sweet and savory glaze, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to family dinners, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds. The addition of a creamy spicy mayo dip elevates the dish, making it an ideal appetizer or main course. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and turkey)
- 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
- 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 bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and green onions. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- For the glaze: Combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until fully coated.
- For the spicy mayo dip: Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg