Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a delightful fusion of flavors that bring the essence of Korean cuisine to your table. These tender meatballs, made from a savory combination of ground beef and aromatic spices, are coated in a luscious glaze and served with a creamy, spicy mayo dip. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, they promise to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. In just under 40 minutes, you can create this unforgettable appetizer that pairs beautifully with rice or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 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)
- 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, pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-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, simmer soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Coat cooked meatballs in the warm glaze and serve with spicy mayo dip made by whisking mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg