Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with these Korean BBQ Meatballs paired with a creamy Spicy Mayo Dip. This beginner-friendly recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and spicy, making it an ideal choice for parties, family dinners, or casual snacks. Made with tender ground beef or chicken, these meatballs are coated in a rich gochujang sauce that’s both sticky and satisfying. The accompanying spicy mayo dip adds an extra layer of flavor, ensuring every bite is irresistible. Whether served as appetizers, in rice bowls, or lettuce wraps, these flavorful meatballs will impress guests and become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 meatballs (Serves 6) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- 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 (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken the sauce)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for dip)
- 1 teaspoon honey (for dip)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for dip)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or chicken), 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.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat your cooking surface (grill or skillet) and cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through.
- For the spicy mayo dip, mix mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg