Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a mouthwatering fusion of flavors that will delight your taste buds. These juicy meatballs are infused with traditional Korean ingredients like gochujang and sesame oil, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Coated in a glossy glaze and paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip, they make an ideal appetizer for parties, game days, or family dinners. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to suit any occasion, these meatballs are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or a 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 (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 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 meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Choose your preferred cooking method: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake meatballs for 18–20 minutes, or preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook meatballs for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Simmer over medium heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the warm glaze until fully coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, 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 or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg