Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any gathering. These tender meatballs are enveloped in a luscious glaze made with gochujang and sesame oil, paired with a creamy spicy mayo dip that adds an irresistible kick. With just 15 minutes of preparation, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser for game days or cozy family dinners. Not only are these meatballs delicious, but they also offer flexibility in serving—enjoy them as appetizers, main courses, or even in lettuce wraps. Impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this simple yet flavorful 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
- 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 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 mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs (about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter).
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 18–20 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- For the glaze, simmer soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger in a saucepan until thickened.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the warm glaze until fully coated.
- For the spicy mayo dip, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve the glazed meatballs with the spicy mayo dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg