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Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip


  • Author: Kate Walton
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Juicy and flavorful with a sweet-savory Korean BBQ glaze, these meatballs are a crowd favorite. Served with a spicy mayo dip, they’re perfect for parties, meal prep, or a fun twist on dinner.


Ingredients

1 lb ground beef and/or pork (80/20 preferred)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

2 green onions, finely chopped

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

Sesame seeds and chopped chives for garnish

Spicy Mayo Dip:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp sriracha or more gochujang

1 tsp rice vinegar

Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and gochujang.
  2. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Cook in a skillet over medium heat with oil until browned on all sides and cooked through (8–10 minutes), or bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Whisk together the mayo, sriracha/gochujang, rice vinegar, and salt to make the spicy dip.
  5. Drizzle sauce over meatballs or serve as a side. Garnish with sesame seeds and chives.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers