Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are the perfect mix of juicy, crispy, sweet, and spicy. Glazed in a sticky Korean-style sauce and paired with a creamy sriracha mayo dip, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or easy dinner option. Whether you’re looking for bold appetizer ideas, fun party snacks, or quick dinner recipes, this one delivers flavor in every bite. Ideal for game days, gatherings, or anytime you want finger food with serious flair.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for glaze)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (for glaze)
1 clove garlic, minced (for glaze)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (for glaze)
2 tablespoons water (for glaze)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil until just combined.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the sheet.
4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until cooked through and browned.
5. While meatballs bake, mix glaze ingredients in a saucepan: gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and water. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
6. Toss baked meatballs in glaze until fully coated.
7. Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and rice vinegar in a small bowl to create the dip.
8. Garnish meatballs with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with spicy mayo on the side.
Notes
For extra heat, add more gochujang or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
Use a mini muffin tin for evenly shaped meatballs and easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg