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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

Delicious Korean BBQ Meatballs served with a spicy mayo dip, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef or pork, or a mix of both
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 each egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Korean BBQ Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water for thickening

For the Spicy Mayo Dip

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or gochujang for extra heat
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions
 

Prepare the Meatball Mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.

Shape and Cook the Meatballs

  • Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • For Baking Method: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
  • For Pan-Frying Method: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Cook the meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.

Make the Korean BBQ Sauce

  • While the meatballs cook, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Coat the Meatballs in Sauce

  • Once the meatballs are cooked, toss them in the warm Korean BBQ sauce until fully coated.

Make Spicy Mayo Dip

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust spice level by adding more or less sriracha.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture for better texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, BBQ, Korean BBQ Meatballs, meatballs, Spicy Mayo Dip
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