Description
Looking for bold, flavor-packed dinner ideas or the perfect party appetizer? These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip deliver irresistible smoky-sweet heat in every bite. Juicy beef meatballs are baked and glazed in a sticky Korean-style BBQ sauce, then served with a cool and spicy mayo dip. Perfect as a quick dinner, easy recipe for gatherings, or savory snack, this dish combines texture and flavor like no other. If you’re after food ideas that are both simple and exciting, this is the one to try!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp brown sugar
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
0.5 tsp gochujang (optional)
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp water
0.25 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Sriracha
0.5 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1 pinch garlic powder
Chopped green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Shape into 1 to 1.5-inch balls using damp hands or a scoop. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Chill the meatballs for 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 18–20 minutes or until fully cooked.
5. Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and gochujang in a saucepan over medium heat.
6. Stir in the cornstarch-water slurry and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat.
7. Toss baked meatballs with the glaze until well coated.
8. In a small bowl, whisk mayo, Sriracha, vinegar, and garlic powder to make the spicy mayo dip.
9. Plate the meatballs, drizzle with spicy mayo, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
10. Serve hot with extra dip on the side.
Notes
Chill the meatballs before baking for better shape and texture.
Always test a small meatball for seasoning before cooking the full batch.
Double the glaze if you want extra for rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + 1 tbsp dip
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: korean bbq meatballs, spicy mayo, party food, dinner ideas, easy recipe