Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a delicious and exciting dish that brings an Asian flair to any meal. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or a cozy family dinner, these meatballs pack a savory punch complemented by a creamy spicy mayo dip. With just seven easy steps, you can create a flavorful dish that’s sure to impress guests or satisfy your cravings. This recipe is not only straightforward but also customizable; feel free to adjust the spices or add vegetables according to your taste preferences. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or in a lettuce wrap, these meatballs are versatile enough to fit any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the spicy mayo by combining mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Adjust Sriracha according to spice preference.
- Garnish the dip with optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve warm meatballs alongside the spicy mayo dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg