Name: Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, grated; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp gochujang; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 green onions, finely chopped; ¼ cup soy sauce (for glaze); 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for glaze); 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for glaze); 1 tsp garlic, minced (for glaze); 1 tsp ginger, minced (for glaze); 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken glaze); ½ cup mayonnaise (for dip); 1 tbsp lime juice (for dip); ½ tsp garlic powder (for dip); Sesame seeds (for garnish); Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Description

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a delightful fusion of bold flavors that will elevate any occasion. Perfect for parties, game days, or cozy family dinners, these tender meatballs are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, complemented by a creamy mayo dip that packs an extra punch. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have these flavorful bites ready to impress your guests or satisfy your family’s cravings. Customize the spice level to suit your taste and serve them in various creative ways for a memorable dining experience.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, grated
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup soy sauce (for glaze)
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (for glaze)
1 tbsp rice vinegar (for glaze)
1 tsp garlic, minced (for glaze)
1 tsp ginger, minced (for glaze)
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken glaze)
½ cup mayonnaise (for dip)
1 tbsp lime juice (for dip)
½ tsp garlic powder (for dip)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Chopped green onions (for garnish)

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Instructions

Combine ground beef, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and green onions in a mixing bowl. Mix gently.
Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 18-20 minutes or air-fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
For the glaze, heat soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan; thicken with cornstarch slurry.
Coat cooked meatballs in the warm glaze and serve with whisked spicy mayo dip.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking/Frying
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 70mg