Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are savory, juicy, and glazed with a sticky, sweet-spicy Korean BBQ sauce. Each bite is rich in umami and perfectly balanced with a creamy, zesty spicy mayo dip. Ideal as a main course, party appetizer, or meal prep staple, this fusion favorite will become a repeat dish in your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp lime juice or rice vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of sugar
Green onions, sliced
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm.
3. Cook the meatballs. Pan-sear in batches over medium heat (8–10 min) or bake at 400°F (15–18 min) until fully cooked.
4. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, and garlic. Heat, then stir in cornstarch slurry. Simmer until thickened.
5. Toss cooked meatballs in the warm BBQ glaze until evenly coated.
6. In a small bowl, mix mayo, sriracha, lime juice, garlic powder, and sugar until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
7. Plate meatballs, drizzle with spicy mayo, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Chill the meatballs before cooking for better shape and moisture retention.
Use wet or oiled hands to roll meatballs easily without sticking.
Double the BBQ glaze if you love extra sauce for drizzling over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 610
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: Korean BBQ, meatballs, spicy mayo, appetizer, fusion recipe