Description
These Juicy Korean-Style BBQ Meatballs with a Spicy Mayo Sauce are a flavorful twist on classic meatballs. The combination of savory beef, aromatic spices, and a kick of heat from the gochujang mayo makes for a delicious dish that’s perfect for a main course or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Spicy Mayo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, pepper, and salt until just combined. Form meatballs and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Make the Spicy Mayo Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the mayonnaise, gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs hot with the spicy mayo sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Notes
- These meatballs are great served over steamed rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a party appetizer.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang in the sauce based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
