Description
These Korean BBQ meatballs are a delicious twist on a classic appetizer, featuring a flavorful blend of beef, spices, and a sweet and tangy glaze. Served with a spicy mayo dip, they are perfect for parties or as a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Korean BBQ glaze:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the spicy mayo dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Garnish:
- sesame seeds
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, green onions, garlic, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Make the glaze: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, and garlic in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Prepare the dip: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice.
- Coat meatballs: Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm with spicy mayo dip.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef if preferred.
- Adjust the spiciness of the mayo dip by adding more or less sriracha.
- Gochujang can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with dip
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg