Description

Sink your teeth into these irresistible Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip—the ultimate answer to your appetizer or easy dinner cravings. This easy recipe delivers a perfect harmony of bold Korean flavors, tender juicy meat, and a creamy spicy sauce that keeps you coming back for more. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or even a flavorful weeknight dinner idea, this dish also shines as a protein-rich snack or part of your food ideas rotation. Whether you’re after a healthy snack with a flavor punch or browsing quick and satisfying dinner ideas, this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 green onions, finely chopped

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp grated ginger

½ tsp black pepper

1 egg

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tbsp brown sugar

For the Korean BBQ Glaze:

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 garlic clove, minced

For the Spicy Mayo Dip:

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp gochujang

1 tsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sugar

Optional: splash of lime juice

Instructions

Combine meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix until just combined.
Shape into 1 to 1.5 inch balls.
Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes or pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze to coat.
Mix spicy mayo dip ingredients in a bowl. Chill.
Serve meatballs with a drizzle of spicy mayo or as a dip.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer