Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, enhanced by a creamy and spicy dip.
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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo
Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, enhanced by a creamy and spicy dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- ½ cuppanko breadcrumbs
- 1egg
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspgochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbspbrown sugar
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 2green onions, finely chopped
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Chili flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Cook the meatballs using your preferred method: pan-frying, baking, or air frying.
- While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the spicy mayo by whisking together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Let the meatball mixture rest for 10 minutes before shaping.
Check for doneness with a meat thermometer (160°F/70°C).
Adjust spice levels in the mayo dip to your preference.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 15-20g
- Carbohydrates: 10-15g
- Protein: 15-20g
