Description
Juicy, flavorful Korean BBQ meatballs coated in a sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy glaze, served with a creamy spicy mayo dip. Perfect for appetizers, meal prep, or a main dish over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef (or mix of beef and turkey)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: Combine ground meat, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and green onions in a bowl. Mix gently.
- Shape the Meatballs: Form 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cook the Meatballs:
- Pan-Fry: Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes.
- Air-Fry: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Make the Korean BBQ Glaze: Simmer soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a pan. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened.
- Coat the Meatballs: Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until fully coated.
- Make the Spicy Mayo Dip: Whisk together mayo, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder.
- Serve & Garnish: Arrange meatballs on a plate, drizzle with extra glaze, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with spicy mayo dip.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra gochujang to the glaze and dip.
- Substitute ground beef with chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry, Bake, Air-fry
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired