Description

These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are savory, sticky, and bursting with flavor. Glazed with a sweet and spicy Korean-style BBQ sauce and served with a creamy sriracha-lime mayo, these meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. Easy to prep, delicious to serve, and always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 tablespoons soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated ginger

2 green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon sesame oil

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon gochujang

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sriracha

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon green onions, finely sliced

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and green onions. Mix until just combined.

2. Roll mixture into evenly sized meatballs using a scoop or tablespoon. Set on a parchment-lined tray.

3. Heat a skillet with oil over medium heat. Sear meatballs on all sides until golden brown.

4. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until fully cooked.

5. While baking, make the glaze: combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, and rice vinegar in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened slightly.

6. Once meatballs are baked, toss them in the glaze until fully coated.

7. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice to make the spicy mayo.

8. Serve meatballs hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, with spicy mayo on the side.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meat mixture — it helps keep the meatballs tender and juicy.

Use a cookie scoop for uniform meatballs that cook evenly.

For extra heat, increase the gochujang or add chili flakes to the glaze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baked and Pan-Seared
Cuisine: Korean-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 780
Fat: 24
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 1
Protein: 16
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: meatballs, Korean BBQ, spicy mayo, appetizer