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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip: A Flavor-Packed Beginner-Friendly Recipe

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

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Indulge in the bold flavors of these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. This beginner-friendly recipe brings together juicy meatballs glazed in a savory and sticky sauce, perfectly balanced by a creamy, spicy mayo dip. Ideal for parties or as a weeknight treat, these meatballs promise to impress with their delightful combination of heat and umami.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or 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 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and green onions. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake or pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
  5. For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger; stir until heated through.
  6. For the spicy mayo dip: Combine mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  7. Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce and serve warm with the spicy mayo dip.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main
  • Method: Baking/Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 meatballs (90g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
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