Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix gently (don’t overwork).
  3. Roll into 1–1½ inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  4. 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

  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (2–3 minutes).
  4. 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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