Korean BBQ Meatballs With Spicy Mayo (Print Version)
Tender beef meatballs with Korean barbecue flavors, baked and served with creamy spicy mayonnaise
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Spicy Mayo Dip
13 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
15 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
16 - ½ teaspoon sesame oil
17 - ½ teaspoon honey
18 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnishes
19 - Toasted sesame seeds
20 - Sliced green onions
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
02 - Combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until just combined
03 - Form the mixture into 20 to 24 bite-sized meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until browned and cooked through
05 - Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sriracha to desired heat level
06 - Arrange cooked meatballs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with the spicy mayo dip on the side
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These disappear faster than you can say gochujang, so consider doubling for actual crowds
- The spicy mayo dip creates this creamy cooling effect that perfectly balances the heat
02 -
- Overmixing the meat makes tough meatballs, so use your hands and work gently
- Letting the meatballs rest for 5 minutes after baking helps them retain their juices
03 -
- Brush the meatballs with extra gochujang mixed with a little honey during the last 5 minutes of baking
- Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly uniform meatballs that cook evenly