Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will delight your taste buds. These tender meatballs are infused with umami goodness from soy sauce and gochujang, creating a unique flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the creamy, spicy mayonnaise dip. Whether you’re hosting a lively gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish is guaranteed to be a hit. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, these meatballs can serve as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course. Impress your guests with this vibrant taste of Korean cuisine that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, and gochujang. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Cook using your preferred method: bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- For the glaze, simmer soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan until thickened.
- Coat cooked meatballs in the warm glaze before serving.
- Prepare the spicy mayo dip by whisking mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with glaze alongside spicy mayo dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg