Description
These Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly glazed with sweet and savory Korean BBQ sauce. The spicy mayo adds a creamy kick, making this dish a must-have for any dinner, gathering, or appetizer spread.
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- Sesame seeds and chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into 1.5-inch meatballs using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs in batches, browning on all sides (6–8 minutes). Cover and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through (160°F).
- (Optional) Toss cooked meatballs in extra gochujang mixed with soy sauce and a splash of water or honey.
- For the dip: whisk mayonnaise, sriracha/chili garlic sauce, and vinegar or lime juice until smooth. Adjust heat to taste.
- Serve meatballs with spicy mayo dip. Garnish with sesame seeds and chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes