Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
If you’re on the hunt for a crowd-pleasing dish that balances flavor and ease, look no further than these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, bringing together tender meatballs infused with savory Korean flavors and a spicy mayo dip that adds an irresistible kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- For the Spicy Mayo Dip: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the spicy mayo dip by mixing mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a bowl. Adjust the Sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- Garnish the dip with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve warm alongside the spicy mayo dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg