Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Experience the delicious fusion of flavors with these Korean BBQ Meatballs paired with a creamy Spicy Mayo Dip. Perfect for novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also guaranteed to impress at any gathering. The meatballs are made from tender ground beef or chicken, complemented by a sticky, umami-rich sauce that will have everyone clamoring for more. With the exciting kick of gochujang in both the meatballs and dip, every bite offers an explosion of taste. Ideal for meal prep, these versatile meatballs can be enjoyed on their own as appetizers or served alongside rice for a complete meal. Dive into this flavor-packed recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and chopped green onions.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; pour over hot meatballs.
- For the Spicy Mayo Dip, mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg