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Delicious Korean BBQ meatballs served with spicy mayo sauce
Clara Whitley

Korean BBQ Meatballs

Delicious Korean BBQ meatballs infused with umami flavors and served with a creamy spicy mayo dipping sauce, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs Use panko for extra crunch
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 pieces green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste; adjust to heat preference)
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Optional Garnishes
  • sesame seeds
  • sliced green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Drizzle in the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, pepper, and gochujang. Mix everything with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Making the Spicy Mayo
  1. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and sesame oil until well blended. Adjust spice level to taste.
Serving
  1. Arrange the meatballs on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgSugar: 3g

Notes

For a lighter option, swap ground beef with ground chicken or a plant-based alternative. Meal prep these meatballs in advance and freeze for easy reheating later! For added flavor, consider adding chopped cilantro or a tablespoon of pineapple juice to the mixture.

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