Description
Tender meatballs glazed in a sweet and savory Korean BBQ sauce, served with a creamy and spicy mayo dip for an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon gochujang paste
- For the spicy mayo dip: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and gochujang paste. Simmer over medium heat until thickened.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce until coated.
- For the dip: Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Serve meatballs with the spicy mayo dip on the side.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more gochujang to the sauce. Pairs well with rice or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 20g
