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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are packed with bold flavors, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 20 meatballs
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef or pork, or a mix of both
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Korean BBQ Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water for thickening

For the Spicy Mayo Dip

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or gochujang for extra heat
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until just combined.
  • Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Baking Method: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  • Pan-Frying Method: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Cook the meatballs in batches, turning until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sauce Preparation

  • In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and honey. Simmer over medium heat.
  • In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water, then add to the sauce. Stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Final Steps

  • Once cooked, toss meatballs in the warm Korean BBQ sauce until fully coated.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust spice level as desired.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Appetizer, bbq, Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip, Korean cuisine, meatballs, spicy dip
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