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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Korean

Description

These Korean BBQ meatballs are packed with flavor from a mix of beef and pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and gochujang. They are glazed with a sweet and savory Korean BBQ sauce and served with a spicy mayo dip for a perfect balance of heat and creaminess.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped

For the Korean BBQ Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken)

For the Spicy Mayo Dip:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

For Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix together the ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and green onions. Form into meatballs.
  2. Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
  3. Make the Korean BBQ Glaze: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch mixture. Cook until thickened.
  4. Glaze the Meatballs: Toss the cooked meatballs in the Korean BBQ glaze until coated.
  5. Prepare the Spicy Mayo Dip: Mix together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder.
  6. Serve: Serve the glazed meatballs with the spicy mayo dip, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

  • You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochujang to the meatballs and dip.
  • Feel free to substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef/pork mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball with dip
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg