Description

Bold, juicy, and irresistibly glazed, these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a flavor-packed twist on classic comfort food. With a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, this quick dinner idea works as both a main dish or a shareable appetizer. Perfect for weeknight meals, party snacks, or healthy snacks when served with lettuce wraps or veggie sides. These meatballs are freezer-friendly, customizable, and so easy to love. Whether you’re into Korean flavors, hunting for new dinner ideas, or simply need an easy recipe with a big payoff, this one’s a keeper.

Ingredients

450g ground beef or beef/pork mix

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 large egg

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon grated ginger

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon gochujang

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 green onions chopped

1 tablespoon neutral oil for cooking

4 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 teaspoons sriracha or chili paste

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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

2. Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs using a scoop or your hands.

3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs in batches for 8–10 minutes until browned and cooked through.

4. Alternatively, bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes until done.

5. In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, and sesame oil. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.

6. Toss the cooked meatballs in the glaze and let them simmer together for 1–2 minutes.

7. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with sriracha to create the spicy mayo dip. Adjust heat level to your liking.

8. Garnish the meatballs with green onions or sesame seeds, serve hot with the spicy mayo on the side.

Notes

Let the meat rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before mixing—it blends more easily and evenly.

Double the glaze if serving with rice or noodles to soak up the extra sauce.

For a smoky finish, place the glazed meatballs under the broiler for 1–2 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner, Appetizer
Method: Pan-seared or baked
Cuisine: Korean-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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