Description
Sticky, savory, and juicy, these Korean BBQ Meatballs are glazed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce and paired with a creamy spicy mayo dip. Perfect for party appetizers, weeknight dinners, or anytime you’re craving bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons gochujang
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha or gochujang
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and green onions. Mix just until combined—don’t overwork the meat.
2. Roll mixture into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Brown meatballs in batches on all sides, then set aside. They don’t need to be fully cooked yet.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour glaze over meatballs and toss to coat.
6. Bake for 10–15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and glaze is bubbling.
7. While baking, mix spicy mayo dip ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust heat to taste.
8. Garnish meatballs with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with spicy mayo on the side.
Notes
For extra juicy meatballs, use a mix of pork and beef with at least 80/20 fat content.
Want to make them ahead? Roll and refrigerate the raw meatballs up to 24 hours in advance.
To keep warm for parties, place cooked meatballs in a slow cooker on “warm” with extra glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Skillet + Baked
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + 1 tbsp dip
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ, Meatballs, Gochujang, Spicy Mayo