Korean BBQ Meatballs Will Blow Your Mind Tonight
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are flavorful, tender meatballs glazed with a sweet and spicy Korean BBQ sauce, served with a creamy and tangy dipping sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 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
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to thicken
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, prepare the glaze by combining soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder for the spicy mayo dip.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the Korean BBQ glaze until coated evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with the spicy mayo dip.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or chicken for best texture.
- Adjust gochujang for desired spice level.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and reheated.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.