Description
Get ready for a bold flavor explosion with these Korean BBQ Meatballs paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip. Juicy, oven-baked meatballs are infused with garlic, ginger, and gochujang for that signature Korean BBQ kick. This dish is perfect for entertaining, meal prep, or a quick weeknight dinner. Whether served over rice, in wraps, or on their own, this easy recipe brings serious flavor with minimal effort. Great for those looking for quick dinners, easy party appetizers, or new food ideas for meal planning.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, and egg. Mix just until combined.
3. Roll mixture into 1–1.5 inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake meatballs for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
5. While baking, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sugar in a bowl. Adjust spice level to taste.
6. Serve meatballs hot with spicy mayo on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat to keep the meatballs tender.
Freeze cooked meatballs in a sealed bag for up to 2 months—perfect for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 35
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy recipe, Korean appetizer, spicy meatballs, food ideas, quick dinner