Korean BBQ Meatballs With Spicy Mayo (Printable)

Tender beef meatballs with Korean BBQ flavors, served alongside a zesty spicy mayo dip. Ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 egg
05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ For the Spicy Mayo Dip

13 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more, to taste)
15 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
16 - ½ teaspoon sesame oil
17 - ½ teaspoon honey
18 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes

19 - Toasted sesame seeds
20 - Sliced green onions

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 20–24 bite-sized meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway, until browned and cooked through.
05 - While the meatballs are baking, mix all spicy mayo dip ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sriracha to desired heat.
06 - Arrange cooked meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with the spicy mayo dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory that keeps everyone coming back
  • Ground meat feels fancy without the fancy price tag or effort
  • That spicy mayo dip makes everything better, seriously everything
02 -
  • Don't overmix the meat or your meatballs will turn tough and rubbery
  • The spicy mayo can be made up to three days ahead and actually gets better after sitting
  • Let the meatballs rest for five minutes after baking so they stay juicy when you bite into them
03 -
  • Ground chicken or turkey work beautifully if you want something lighter
  • Make mini meatballs for cocktail parties or larger ones for a main course
  • The meatballs freeze beautifully before or after baking

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