Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic party favorite. Juicy meatballs are coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy Korean BBQ glaze, then served with a creamy and tangy spicy mayo dip. Perfect for entertaining or as a delicious appetizer!
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumb
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (optional)
- 2 stalks green onion finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup Korean BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon gochujang or hot sauce
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs – In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumb, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, sugar, chopped green onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overwork. Shape into small meatballs (about golf ball size).
- Bake the Meatballs – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Make the Korean BBQ Glaze – In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, BBQ sauce, garlic, gochujang, and sugar. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Coat the Meatballs – Toss the baked meatballs in the warm BBQ glaze until evenly coated.
- Prepare the Spicy Mayo Dip – In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and gochujang. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Serve – Arrange meatballs on a serving plate and garnish with extra chopped green onion or sesame seeds if desired. Serve with spicy mayo dip on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
