Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo (Print View)
Tender beef meatballs seasoned with Korean spices and served with a creamy, kicky mayo dipping sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
08 - 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
10 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Spicy Mayo Dip
13 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 1 tbsp sriracha
15 - 1 tsp fresh lime juice
16 - 1/2 tsp sesame oil
17 - 1/2 tsp honey
18 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnishes
19 - Toasted sesame seeds
20 - Sliced green onions
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
03 - Form the mixture into 20–24 bite-sized meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
04 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F.
05 - While meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sriracha quantity to taste for desired spice level.
06 - Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving platter. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with spicy mayo dip alongside.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- That spicy mayo dip is dangerously addictive and doubles as a sandwich spread the next day
- They reheat beautifully for meal prep lunches that actually taste better over time
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture makes tough, rubbery meatballs that no amount of sauce can fix
- Letting the mixture rest for 15 minutes in the refrigerator helps the flavors meld and makes shaping easier
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop to get evenly sized meatballs that cook at the same rate
- Brush the meatballs with a little extra gochujang mixed with honey during the last 5 minutes for a sticky glaze