Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs with a Spicy Mayo Dip are a flavorful twist on classic meatballs, perfect for a party appetizer or a main course. The juicy meatballs are seasoned with Korean-inspired flavors and served with a creamy and spicy mayo dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- sesame seeds and green onion for garnish
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, gochujang, ginger, black pepper, and brown sugar. Form into meatballs.
- Bake: Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare Dip: Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt for the spicy mayo.
- Serve: Garnish meatballs with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve warm with spicy mayo dip.
Notes
- These meatballs are versatile and can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish.
- Feel free to use ground chicken or turkey as a substitute for beef.
- Adjust the spice levels of gochujang and sriracha to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs + dip
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
