Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a mouthwatering fusion of flavors that will elevate any gathering, whether it’s a casual family dinner or a lively party. These juicy meatballs are infused with the rich umami of gochujang and sesame oil, then glazed to perfection for a delightful sweet and savory experience. Paired with a creamy spicy mayo dip, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile—perfect as appetizers or served over rice for a complete meal. Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite while impressing your guests or satisfying your family’s cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or 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
- ¼ cup honey or 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, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, honey (or brown sugar), sesame oil, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, prepare the glaze by simmering soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Toss 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg