Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip, the ultimate fusion appetizer that will elevate your gatherings and dinner tables. Juicy meatballs made from ground beef are enveloped in a sweet and savory glaze, accented by the rich heat of gochujang. Paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip, this dish is perfect for parties, game nights, or simply satisfying your cravings at home. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, these meatballs offer versatility; serve them as an appetizer, over rice for a main course, or in lettuce wraps for a lighter option. Get ready to impress your guests with this delightful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 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.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- For baking: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 18–20 minutes. For air frying: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Simmer gently. Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Toss cooked 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/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg