Korean BBQ Meatballs With Spicy Mayo (Print version)

Tender beef meatballs seasoned with Korean BBQ flavors and paired with a zesty spicy mayo dipping sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 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 ginger
11 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
12 - 0.5 tsp salt

→ For the Spicy Mayo Dip

13 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
14 - 1 tbsp sriracha (or more, to taste)
15 - 1 tsp lime juice
16 - 0.5 tsp sesame oil
17 - 0.5 tsp honey
18 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnishes

19 - Toasted sesame seeds
20 - Sliced green onions

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your 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.
03 - Form the mixture into 20–24 bite-sized meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway, until browned and cooked through.
05 - While the meatballs are baking, mix all spicy mayo dip ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sriracha to desired heat.
06 - Arrange cooked meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
07 - Serve hot with the spicy mayo dip on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The meatballs stay ridiculously juicy thanks to the panko and egg, even after baking
  • That spicy mayo dip turns these into something people will literally follow you around asking for
02 -
  • Do not pack the meatballs too tightly when shaping, they will turn dense and rubbery
  • Let the meat mixture rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before shaping if it feels too sticky to handle
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet even if you think you do not need to, the sugar in the meatballs can create sticky spots
  • Double the spicy mayo recipe because people will double and triple dip without thinking twice

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