Korean BBQ Meatballs With Spicy Mayo (Print)
Tender beef meatballs glazed with Korean BBQ flavors and served alongside a zesty spicy mayo dipping sauce.
# What You Need:
→ For the Meatballs
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 egg
05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ For the Spicy Mayo Dip
13 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
15 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
16 - ½ teaspoon sesame oil
17 - ½ teaspoon honey
18 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnishes
19 - Toasted sesame seeds
20 - Sliced green onions
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 20–24 bite-sized meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway, until browned and cooked through.
05 - While the meatballs are baking, mix all spicy mayo dip ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sriracha to desired heat.
06 - Arrange cooked meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with the spicy mayo dip on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spicy mayo dip creates this addictive creamy heat that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- These meatballs bake up beautifully tender while still holding their shape, making them perfect for crowded parties or weeknight dinners
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture makes tough meatballs, so mix just until combined
- Letting the meatballs rest for a few minutes after baking helps them hold their juices
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly uniform meatballs that cook evenly
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling