Name: Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 green onions, finely chopped; ¼ cup soy sauce (for the sauce); 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (for the sauce); 1 tablespoon gochujang (for the sauce); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for the sauce); 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for the sauce); 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (for the sauce); 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (for the sauce); 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken); ½ cup mayonnaise (for the dip); 1 tablespoon gochujang (for the dip); 1 tablespoon lime juice (for the dip); 1 teaspoon honey (for the dip); ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for the dip); sesame seeds (for garnish); chopped green onions (for garnish)

Description

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings an exciting twist to your dining table. These meatballs, made with ground beef or chicken, are infused with the rich umami of gochujang and glazed in a sticky sauce that’s sure to impress. Paired with a creamy spicy mayo dip, this dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner or a festive gathering. With simple preparation steps and regularly available ingredients, even beginner cooks can create this delicious meal in under 40 minutes. Get ready to enjoy a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup soy sauce (for the sauce)
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (for the sauce)
1 tablespoon gochujang (for the sauce)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for the sauce)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (for the sauce)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced (for the sauce)
1 teaspoon ginger, minced (for the sauce)
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)
½ cup mayonnaise (for the dip)
1 tablespoon gochujang (for the dip)
1 tablespoon lime juice (for the dip)
1 teaspoon honey (for the dip)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (for the dip)
sesame seeds (for garnish)
chopped green onions (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or chicken), panko breadcrumbs, soy sauce, gochujang, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for approximately 25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
For the sauce, combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and cornstarch mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder for the spicy mayo dip.
Drizzle the sauce over the baked meatballs and serve warm alongside the spicy mayo dip.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 120g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 80mg