Description
Bold, juicy, and irresistibly flavorful, these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Sweet, savory, and gently spicy, they work as a quick dinner, a game-day appetizer, or a party snack. With the sticky glaze clinging to every bite and a creamy kick from the mayo, this easy recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves fun food ideas, dinner ideas with a twist, and easy recipes that taste like a restaurant dish. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, weekend gatherings, or even meal prep—these meatballs deliver on flavor every time.
Ingredients
500 g ground beef (or beef/pork mix)
60 g panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ginger grated
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
80 g mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha or extra gochujang
2 stalks green onions chopped
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko, egg, gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Roll the mixture into 1–1½ inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Heat oil in a skillet and sear meatballs until browned and nearly cooked, or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. In a saucepan, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and extra gochujang. Simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until coated.
6. Mix mayonnaise with sriracha or gochujang for the dip.
7. Drizzle meatballs with spicy mayo, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Keep meat slightly chilled before mixing for better shaping.
Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Always add the mayo drizzle just before serving for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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