Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Savory Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip! This easy meatballs recipe is packed with sweet and spicy flavors. A unique korean bbq meatball appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1½ pounds ground beef or ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumb
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey optional
- 2 stalks green onion finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ cup Korean BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey optional
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon gochujang or hot sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumb, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, sugar, chopped green onion, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined but do not overwork.
- Shape into small meatballs (about golf ball size).
Bake the Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
Make the Korean BBQ Glaze
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, BBQ sauce, garlic, gochujang, and sugar.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Coat the Meatballs
- Toss the baked meatballs in the warm BBQ glaze until evenly coated.
Prepare the Spicy Mayo Dip
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and gochujang.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
Serve
- Arrange meatballs on a serving plate.
- Garnish with extra chopped green onion or sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve with spicy mayo dip on the side.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sugar | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 kcal | 27 g | 22 g | 16 g | 1 g | 5 g | 820 mg |
