Description
These Korean BBQ meatballs are bursting with savory flavors and served with a spicy mayo dip that adds a kick to every bite. Perfect for a party appetizer or a delicious dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- sesame seeds and extra green onions (for garnish)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, gochujang, and black pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Make the dip: Mix mayonnaise, gochujang, rice vinegar, and honey in a bowl.
- Serve: Garnish meatballs with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with the spicy mayo dip.
Notes
- You can use ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more gochujang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs with dip
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
