These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip offer a delightful fusion of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Tender meatballs are glazed with a rich Korean BBQ sauce and paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. It's an easy-to-make dish that brings the bold flavors of Korean cuisine to your table.
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
For the Korean BBQ Sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
½ cup mayonnaise
1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Prepare the Meatballs:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, black pepper, and sugar. Mix until well combined but avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
Prepare the Korean BBQ Sauce:
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, gochujang, and rice vinegar.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Spicy Mayo Dip:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
Taste and adjust the spice level by adding more sriracha if desired.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assemble the Dish:
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl.
Pour the Korean BBQ sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve the meatballs warm with the spicy mayo dip on the side.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
Protein: 15g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip offer a delightful fusion of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Tender meatballs are glazed with a rich Korean BBQ sauce and paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. It's an easy-to-make dish that brings the bold flavors of Korean cuisine to your table.
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
For the Korean BBQ Sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
½ cup mayonnaise
1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Prepare the Meatballs:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, black pepper, and sugar. Mix until well combined but avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
Prepare the Korean BBQ Sauce:
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, gochujang, and rice vinegar.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Spicy Mayo Dip:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
Taste and adjust the spice level by adding more sriracha if desired.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Assemble the Dish:
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl.
Pour the Korean BBQ sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve the meatballs warm with the spicy mayo dip on the side.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
Protein: 15g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg