Description
These Korean BBQ meatballs are juicy and flavorful, glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce, and served with a creamy spicy mayo dip for the perfect appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- For the Korean BBQ Sauce:
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the Korean BBQ sauce: In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and honey. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce until evenly coated.
- For the spicy mayo dip, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Serve the meatballs with the spicy mayo dip on the side.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more gochujang to the sauce. Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 25g