Description
orean BBQ meatballs are a delicious fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and gochujang, these juicy meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. Paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip, they are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground pork
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (for frying or baking)
Spicy Mayo Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, mix ground beef or pork with panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Cook the Meatballs:
- Pan-Frying: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (10-12 minutes).
- Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 18-20 minutes.
- Make the Spicy Mayo Dip: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Serve: Arrange meatballs on a platter and serve with spicy mayo dip. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- Chicken or Turkey: Swap beef/pork for ground chicken or turkey.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free panko and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Extra Spicy: Add more gochujang or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Air Fryer Method: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Alternative Dips: Try a soy glaze or garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean BBQ meatballs, spicy mayo dip, Korean appetizer, gochujang meatballs, easy meatball recipe