Description

Juicy and flavorful, these Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs are glazed in a sweet-savory sauce and paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

450g ground beef

450g ground pork

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

3 tablespoons gochujang

2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sriracha or extra gochujang

2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon gochujang. Mix gently until combined.

2. Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1–1.5 inches in diameter. Place on parchment paper.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides.

4. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, remaining gochujang, and a splash of water. Pour into the skillet with meatballs. Lower heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.

5. For the dip, combine mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a small bowl.

6. Serve meatballs hot, drizzled with spicy mayo, and garnished with green onions.

Notes

Do not overmix the meatball mixture; it can make them tough.

If baking, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes before tossing in sauce.

Adjust spice level by adding more or less gochujang or sriracha.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer / Main
Method: Skillet + Simmer
Cuisine: Korean-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with dip
Calories: 420
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: Korean BBQ, Meatballs, Spicy Mayo, Appetizer, Asian Fusion