Here’s a bold, flavor-packed recipe for Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip — sweet, savory, and just the right amount of heat 🔥
🍡 Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or beef/pork mix)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp lime juice or rice vinegar
Garnish (optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix gently (don’t overwork).
- Roll into 1–1½ inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).
Alternative: Pan-fry over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, turning frequently.
2️⃣ Prepare the BBQ Glaze
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (2–3 minutes).
- Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until coated.
3️⃣ Make the Spicy Mayo Dip
Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth.
🍽️ Serve
- Drizzle extra glaze over meatballs.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve with spicy mayo on the side.
💡 Serving Ideas
- Over steamed jasmine rice
- In lettuce wraps
- As party appetizers with toothpicks
- Inside a bánh mì-style sandwich
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- An air fryer version
- A slow cooker version
- Or a meal-prep friendly bowl idea 🥢
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