Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
These Korean BBQ meatballs are packed with flavor from gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and are perfectly complemented by a spicy mayo dip. They make for a delicious and unique appetizer or main dish.
- Author: Any
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until well combined. Shape into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Make the Korean BBQ Glaze: In a saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients except cornstarch mixture. Bring to a simmer, then add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brush meatballs with some glaze and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the Spicy Mayo Dip: Mix all dip ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle meatballs with remaining glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve with spicy mayo dip.
Notes
- You can also cook the meatballs in a skillet or on a grill for a different texture.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang in the glaze and dip according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with dip
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ, meatballs, spicy mayo dip, appetizer, gochujang