Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a flavorful fusion that elevates any gathering, be it a casual family dinner or an exciting game day celebration. These tender beef meatballs are infused with bold Korean flavors, featuring a sweet and savory glaze made from gochujang and sesame oil. The creamy spicy mayo dip perfectly complements the meatballs, creating an irresistible combination that will delight your guests. Easy to prepare and versatile for various occasions, these meatballs can be served as appetizers, main dishes, or even in creative wraps. It’s time to impress everyone at your next event with this delicious recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
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 bowl, mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the glaze by simmering soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Coat the cooked meatballs in the warm glaze.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder for the dip.
- Transfer glazed meatballs to a serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve alongside spicy mayo dip for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg