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Korean BBQ Meatballs served on a white plate with a glossy glaze and a side of spicy mayo dip garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip


  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These tender Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip combine bold sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in every bite. A crowd-pleaser for any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar
For the BBQ Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon lime juice


Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and brown sugar. Mix well until evenly combined.
Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Make the BBQ Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and gochujang in a small saucepan.
Heat over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Spicy Mayo Dip: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
Assemble and Serve: Toss the cooked meatballs in the BBQ sauce until coated. Serve warm with the spicy mayo dip on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by varying the gochujang and sriracha.
  • For added crunch, coat meatballs in panko before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 15g

Keywords: Korean meatballs, spicy BBQ meatballs, Korean appetizer recipe, BBQ meatballs with dip