Description
If you’re on the hunt for a dish that combines ease with incredible flavor, look no further than these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. This beginner-friendly recipe features tender meatballs made from ground beef or chicken, infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. Pair them with a creamy spicy mayo dip for a delightful contrast. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, these meatballs are versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or the centerpiece of your dinner table. Once you taste these delicious bites, you’ll see why they have become a favorite in my kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 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
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix until just combined.
- Form into meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches in diameter).
- Cook by baking at 400°F for about 25 minutes or pan-fry until golden brown.
- For the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic and ginger with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until well coated.
- For the spicy mayo dip: Mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions alongside the dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg