Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are an irresistible fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any gathering. These tender meatballs, made from a blend of ground beef and pork, are coated in a savory glaze that brings a mouthwatering depth to each bite. Paired with a creamy spicy mayo dip, they make for an unforgettable appetizer or snack for game days, parties, or family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable to your spice preference, this dish will surely impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or beef and pork mix)
- 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 (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (for glaze)
- 1 tsp garlic, minced (for glaze)
- 1 tsp ginger, minced (for glaze)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken glaze)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (for spicy mayo dip)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (for spicy mayo dip)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for spicy mayo dip)
- 1 tsp honey (for spicy mayo dip)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for spicy mayo dip)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- While they cook, prepare the glaze by simmering soy sauce, honey/brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger in a saucepan; thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the warm glaze before serving with spicy mayo dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg