Description

Craving something sweet, spicy, and packed with flavor? These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Juicy meatballs infused with soy, garlic, and gochujang are seared to perfection and paired with a creamy, fiery dip that takes the flavor over the top. Whether you need an easy dinner idea, a quick appetizer for guests, or something bold for your weekly food ideas, this easy recipe delivers every time. Ideal for meal prep, parties, or spicing up your weeknight menu, it’s a standout among dinner ideas and healthy snack options alike.

Ingredients

½ pound ground beef

½ pound ground pork

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon grated ginger

2 green onions, finely chopped

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon gochujang

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 egg

½ cup breadcrumbs

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon gochujang or sriracha

1 teaspoon lemon juice or rice vinegar

Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, sesame oil, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.

2. Shape the mixture into 1½ tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined tray.

3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Sear the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes.

4. (Optional) Transfer the meatballs to a 375°F (190°C) oven for 8–10 minutes until they reach 165°F (74°C) internally.

5. While the meatballs cook, mix mayonnaise, gochujang or sriracha, lemon juice or vinegar, and a pinch of salt to make the spicy mayo dip.

6. Serve the meatballs hot, drizzled or dipped in the spicy mayo. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For extra tender meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat.

If you’re short on time, skip the oven and cook the meatballs fully in the skillet—just lower the heat slightly.

The spicy mayo keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days—double the batch for other meals!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
Method: Searing + Baking
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 4 meatballs with sauce
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: easy recipe, Korean BBQ meatballs, spicy mayo dip, quick appetizer, dinner ideas, healthy snack