Description
These Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs are a juicy fusion of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors, glazed in sticky Korean BBQ sauce and paired with a creamy chili mayo dip. Perfect as a bold appetizer or as a protein-packed meal prep option, these meatballs will be your go-to for quick dinners, party platters, or Korean-inspired bowls. Ideal for fans of Asian fusion, easy meal ideas, and anyone craving a bite that’s comforting, flavorful, and loaded with umami.
Ingredients
500g ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon gochujang
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup Korean BBQ sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha or gochujang
1 teaspoon lemon juice or rice vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Mix until just combined.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
4. In a skillet, toss baked meatballs with Korean BBQ sauce over low heat until glossy and coated.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sriracha, and lemon juice to create the dip.
6. Serve meatballs warm, drizzled or dipped in spicy mayo. Garnish with chopped green onion or sesame seeds.
Notes
You can make and freeze the meatballs after baking but before glazing for future use.
For a lighter version, swap beef for ground chicken and bake slightly less.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked, Glazed
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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