Name: Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 green onions, finely chopped; ½ cup mayonnaise (for dip); 1 tablespoon gochujang (for dip); 1 tablespoon lime juice (for dip); 1 teaspoon honey (for dip); ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for dip); ¼ cup soy sauce (for glaze); 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (for glaze); 1 tablespoon gochujang (for glaze); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for glaze); 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for glaze); 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (for glaze); 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (for glaze); 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)

Description

Delicious Korean BBQ meatballs paired with a creamy spicy mayo dip, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
½ cup mayonnaise (for dip)
1 tablespoon gochujang (for dip)
1 tablespoon lime juice (for dip)
1 teaspoon honey (for dip)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (for dip)
¼ cup soy sauce (for glaze)
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (for glaze)
1 tablespoon gochujang (for glaze)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for glaze)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (for glaze)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced (for glaze)
1 teaspoon ginger, minced (for glaze)
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions.
Gently mix the ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Form the mixture into evenly-sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
Place the meatballs on a plate or baking sheet while you heat your cooking surface.
Choose your cooking method: bake in the oven, fry in a skillet or grill for a smoky flavor.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the ground meat with soy sauce and ginger for a few hours before mixing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking, Frying, Grilling
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Korean meatballs, spicy mayo, comfort food, appetizer, BBQ, easy recipes