Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip: A Flavor-Packed Beginner-Friendly Recipe
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with these Korean BBQ Meatballs paired with a zesty Spicy Mayo Dip. Perfect for any occasion, from a busy weeknight dinner to a lively gathering, this beginner-friendly recipe is designed to impress. The savory meatballs, enriched with gochujang and sesame oil, create an irresistible taste sensation that pairs beautifully with the creamy dip. Plus, you can easily customize the ingredients to suit your preferences! Prepare these flavorful meatballs ahead of time for an effortless meal solution that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
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 (to thicken)
- 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 large bowl, combine the ground beef or chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, gochujang, soy sauce, and seasonings. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Cook the meatballs by baking at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes or pan-frying until golden brown.
- For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- For the dip, mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg