Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are the perfect blend of savory and spicy flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These beginner-friendly meatballs combine the rich taste of ground beef or chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze, paired with a creamy mayo dip that adds an extra kick. Ideal as an appetizer or main dish, these meatballs bring a touch of Korean cuisine to your table while being easy to prepare in just 15 minutes! Impress your family and friends at gatherings or enjoy them for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 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 mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or chicken), panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, honey (or brown sugar), sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs for 20–25 minutes or pan-fry until browned on all sides.
- For the glaze, simmer soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
- For the spicy mayo dip, mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze and serve warm with spicy mayo dip on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg