✨ These Korean BBQ meatballs are packed with bold flavors and paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip for the perfect appetizer or dinner. Sweet, savory, and spicy in every bite – get ready to impress your taste buds! 🌟
📝 Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
- 🍖 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 🌾 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 🥚 1 large egg
- 🌱 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌿 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 🥄 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 🥄 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 🌶️ 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 🍯 1 tablespoon honey
- ⚫ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the spicy mayo dip:
- 🥄 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 🌶️ 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 🍋 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 🍯 1 teaspoon honey
- 🧂 Pinch of salt
Optional garnish:
- 🌾 Sesame seeds
- 🌱 Additional green onions, sliced
📋 Directions:
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, honey, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the Meatballs:
- Roll the mixture into small, even-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place them on a plate or baking sheet.
- Cook the Meatballs:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Add the meatballs in batches and cook, turning occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Alternatively, bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes on a lined baking sheet.
- Make the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Serve:
- Arrange the meatballs on a serving platter, drizzle with additional gochujang for extra heat (optional), and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve hot with the spicy mayo dip on the side.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 35 minutes
- 🔥 Kcal: 320 kcal per serving
- 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings