Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are the perfect addition to any gathering or weeknight dinner. These flavorful meatballs are glazed in a sticky, umami-rich sauce and paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip that strikes the right balance of heat and savory goodness. With easy-to-follow instructions, this beginner-friendly recipe makes cooking a breeze while offering endless versatility for serving. Enjoy these delicious meatballs as an appetizer, over rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside noodles—making them suitable for any occasion. Impress your family and friends with this delightful dish that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 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
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or chicken), breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Bake meatballs on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare BBQ sauce by simmering soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger in a saucepan.
- For the spicy mayo dip, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with BBQ sauce alongside spicy mayo dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg