Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and glazed with a sweet-savory sauce, then drizzled with spicy mayo. Perfect for appetizers, dinner, or party bites.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp neutral oil (for pan-searing)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp sriracha or gochujang
1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, panko, egg, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, green onions, sesame oil, and black pepper until just combined.
- Scoop and form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or pan-sear in a skillet with neutral oil until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha (or gochujang), and vinegar/lime juice until smooth.
- Drizzle or serve dip alongside meatballs.
- Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For juicier meatballs, don’t overmix the ground meat mixture.
You can make the spicy mayo a day in advance for even better flavor.
If baking, line your tray with parchment to avoid sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Baked or Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + 1 tbsp dip
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ meatballs, spicy mayo, appetizer, ground beef, party food