Description
Bold, juicy Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip deliver sweet, savory, and lightly spicy flavor in every bite. This easy appetizer uses ground beef, gochujang, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil for tender meatballs, then pairs them with a creamy sriracha mayo. Perfect for parties, game day, or weeknight dinners, these Korean meatballs are quick to bake and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp gochujang
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. Mix the meatballs. In a large bowl combine ground beef, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and gochujang. Mix just until combined so the meat stays tender.
2. Shape. Scoop and roll into 20 even meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches each. Place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
3. Bake or pan cook. Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the centers reach 165°F, or pan sear in a little oil over medium heat, turning to brown all sides until cooked through.
4. Make the spicy mayo. In a small bowl whisk mayonnaise, sriracha to taste, and rice vinegar until smooth and creamy.
5. Finish and serve. Transfer meatballs to a platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve hot with the spicy mayo for dipping.
Notes
Make ahead: Form meatballs up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate tightly covered.
Freezer friendly: Freeze raw or cooked meatballs on a sheet pan, then bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Heat level: Adjust sriracha and gochujang to taste. For mild, use 1 tbsp sriracha and 1 tbsp gochujang.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Korean inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs with 2 tbsp dip
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg