Description
There’s something special about homemade meatballs—especially when they’re packed with bold Korean BBQ flavors! These juicy, tender bites are coated in a sweet and savory glaze and paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip. Whether you’re serving them as a party appetizer or a family dinner, they’ll disappear fast! 🍽️ Try them out and let me know what you think!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or mix of beef & pork)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Meatball Mixture – Mix all the meatball ingredients in a bowl until just combined.
2️⃣ Shape the Meatballs – Form into 1-1.5 inch balls.
3️⃣ Cook the Meatballs:
- Pan-fry: Heat oil in a skillet, cook for 10-12 min, turning occasionally.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 18-20 min.
- Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 10-12 min, shaking halfway.
4️⃣ Make the Korean BBQ Glaze – Simmer all glaze ingredients in a saucepan, then stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
5️⃣ Coat the Meatballs – Toss cooked meatballs in the warm glaze.
6️⃣ Make the Spicy Mayo Dip – Whisk all dip ingredients until smooth.
7️⃣ Garnish & Serve – Sprinkle sesame seeds & green onions on top. Serve with the spicy mayo dip!
Notes
✔️ Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
✔️ Adjust gochujang for spice level.
✔️ Add crushed peanuts for extra crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 per serving
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g