Korean BBQ Meatballs With Spicy Mayo Dip (Print Version)
Savory Korean-style beef meatballs baked until golden and paired with a zesty sriracha mayo dipping sauce. Ideal appetizer or main dish.
# What You Need:
→ For the Meatballs
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 egg
05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ For the Spicy Mayo Dip
13 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
15 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
16 - ½ teaspoon sesame oil
17 - ½ teaspoon honey
18 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnishes
19 - Toasted sesame seeds
20 - Sliced green onions
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 20-24 bite-sized meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until browned and cooked through.
05 - While meatballs bake, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sriracha to desired heat level.
06 - Arrange cooked meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with spicy mayo dip on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy mayo dip transforms ordinary meatballs into something party-worthy and addictive
- They bake up beautifully juicy with that perfect Korean BBQ balance of sweet, savory, and spicy
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- Don't overmix the meat mixture or your meatballs will turn out tough and dense
- Letting the meatballs rest for 5 minutes after baking helps them stay juicy when you bite into them
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- Use a cookie scoop to get perfectly uniform meatballs that cook at the same rate
- Wet your hands slightly before shaping to prevent the mixture from sticking to your fingers