🍢 Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Description:
These juicy, flavor-packed meatballs are inspired by bold Korean BBQ flavors—sweet, savory, garlicky, and slightly smoky. They’re glazed in a sticky sauce made with soy, garlic, and a hint of sweetness, then paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip that adds a perfect kick. Great as an appetizer, snack, or even served over rice for a full meal.
🧾 Ingredients:
For Meatballs:
- 500g ground beef or chicken
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
For Korean BBQ Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp water
For Spicy Mayo Dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp gochujang (or sriracha)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Make meatballs:
In a bowl, mix ground meat, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, egg, and green onions. Form into small balls. - Cook meatballs:
Heat a pan and cook meatballs for 8–10 minutes, turning until browned and fully cooked.
(Or bake at 200°C for 15–18 minutes.) - Prepare sauce:
In a small pan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, ketchup, garlic, sesame oil, and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thick. - Coat meatballs:
Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until well glazed. - Make dip:
Mix mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. - Serve:
Garnish meatballs with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with spicy mayo dip.
❓ Q & A:
Q1: Can I bake instead of fry?
Yes, baking is healthier and works great—just ensure they’re cooked through.
Q2: What is gochujang, and can I substitute it?
It’s a Korean fermented chili paste. You can substitute with sriracha + a bit of miso or soy sauce for depth.
Q3: Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Cook and refrigerate, then reheat and toss in sauce before serving.
Q4: Are these very spicy?
They’re mildly spicy. Adjust gochujang to your taste.
Q5: What can I serve with these?
Steamed rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or even in sliders.