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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

These Korean BBQ Meatballs are a flavor-packed, beginner-friendly dish that combines juicy meat with aromatic spices and a spicy mayo dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 each 1 egg
  • 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 each 2 green onions, finely chopped
For the Spicy Mayo Dip
  • 1/4 cup ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)
  • 1/2 cup ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (or chicken), panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions.
  2. Gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix – we’re looking for fluffy meatballs, not a workout for your hand.
  3. Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a plate or baking sheet while you heat your cooking surface.
Cooking
  1. Cook them however you fancy – pan-fry, bake, or grill until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Arrange the meatballs on a serving platter.
  2. Serve them alongside the spicy mayo dip in a cute little bowl.
  3. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for that Instagram-worthy finish.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.