Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining the richness of ground beef with the vibrant tastes of Korean ingredients like gochujang and sesame oil. These meatballs are baked to perfection and served with a spicy mayo dip for an extra kick of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 inch ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for binding)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
For Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped scallions
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Bake the Meatballs: Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until fully cooked and browned.
- Make the Spicy Mayo Dip: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs warm, drizzled with spicy mayo or with the dip on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochujang to the meatballs and dip.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ Meatballs, Korean cuisine, meatball recipe, gochujang, spicy mayo dip
