Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs are packed with bold flavors from gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil, baked to juicy perfection. Served with a creamy, spicy mayo dip, they make a perfect appetizer or a delightful main dish when paired with rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (or pork)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, green onions, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, grated ginger, black pepper, and gochujang. Mix gently until everything is just combined—avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
- Shape Meatballs: Form the mixture into small meatballs about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place them spaced evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through with a slight browning on the outside.
- Prepare Spicy Mayo Dip: While the meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve: Remove meatballs from oven and serve warm alongside the spicy mayo dip. Garnish with sesame seeds or extra chopped green onions if desired for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- These meatballs work well as a party appetizer or can be served over rice for a hearty main dish.
- To make ahead, freeze uncooked meatballs and bake them directly from frozen, adding 5 extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Adjust the sriracha in the dip according to your preferred spice level.
- Ground pork can be substituted for beef for a slightly different flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + 1 tbsp dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
