Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate any meal or gathering. These juicy meatballs, infused with savory Korean spices and glazed to perfection, are perfectly complemented by a creamy, spicy mayo dip. Ideal as an appetizer for parties or as a quick dinner option, these meatballs promise to satisfy your taste buds and impress your guests. With easy preparation and customizable spice levels, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile enough to fit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 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 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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 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 combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- To prepare the glaze, simmer soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger in a saucepan until thickened.
- Coat the cooked meatballs in the warm glaze.
- For the spicy mayo dip, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Adjust the amount of gochujang based on your preferred spice level. Serve with fresh vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.