Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
If you’re seeking a dish that masterfully combines flavor and simplicity, look no further than these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. This beginner-friendly recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and spicy that’s sure to please both family and guests. Made with ground beef or chicken, these meatballs are coated in a sticky glaze that’s bursting with umami, while the creamy, zesty mayo dip elevates each bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also makes great leftovers for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (16 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, honey or brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and green onions; mix until just combined.
- Form into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch mixture in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until thickened.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until evenly coated.
- For the spicy mayo dip, mix together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve meatballs garnished with sesame seeds and green onions alongside the spicy mayo dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg