Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
If you’re craving a dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering, look no further than these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. This beginner-friendly recipe combines the rich, savory flavors of ground beef or chicken with a sticky, umami-packed glaze and a zesty spicy mayo dip. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, these meatballs are easy to prepare and will have your family and friends reaching for seconds. With just a few wholesome ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a flavorful crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 meatballs (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
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 for glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar for glaze
- 1 tablespoon gochujang for glaze
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for glaze
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil for glaze
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced for glaze
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced for glaze
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for glaze
- ½ cup mayonnaise for spicy mayo dip
- 1 tablespoon gochujang for spicy mayo dip
- 1 tablespoon lime juice for spicy mayo dip
- 1 teaspoon honey for spicy mayo dip
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder for spicy mayo dip
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef (or chicken), panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, gochujang, and seasonings until just combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Cook meatballs by pan-frying until browned and cooked through or bake in the oven.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and corn starch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, and garlic powder for the spicy mayo dip.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze and serve hot with the spicy mayo dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg