Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are tender, flavorful, and irresistibly saucy. Made with a savory-sweet Korean-style glaze and served with a creamy, spicy dipping sauce, they make the perfect appetizer for parties, game nights, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Korean BBQ glaze:
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- 1/3 cup Korean BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
For the spicy mayo dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Mix until just combined, then roll into 1-inch meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While baking, whisk together Korean BBQ sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, toss them in the warm Korean BBQ glaze until fully coated.
- For the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve the glazed meatballs warm with the spicy mayo dip on the side.
Notes
For extra heat, add gochujang to the glaze. These meatballs can be made ahead—simply bake and refrigerate, then reheat and glaze before serving. Ground turkey or chicken works great as a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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