Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are an irresistible blend of juicy meatballs and a creamy, spicy dip that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, these flavorful bites are beginner-friendly and sure to impress guests at parties or family dinners. The umami-rich sauce combined with the zesty mayo creates a unique flavor profile that’s both sweet and spicy, making it a hit among kids and adults alike. Whether served as an appetizer, over rice, or in lettuce wraps, these meatballs offer versatility for any meal. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a delicious dish ready to enjoy in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and cornstarch mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- For the spicy mayo dip, mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg