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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo

Juicy, oven-baked meatballs tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy Korean BBQ glaze, finished with a creamy spicy mayo drizzle. The perfect appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 stalks green onions finely chopped (whites inside, greens for garnish)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Korean BBQ Glaze
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Spicy Mayo & Garnish
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise Kewpie preferred
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs with a splash of water and let sit for 2 minutes.
  3. Add beef, pork, egg, garlic, ginger, scallion whites, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with hands until combined.
  4. Roll mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes until cooked through and browned.
  6. While baking, whisk glaze ingredients (soy sauce, sugar, gochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic) in a saucepan.
  7. Simmer glaze over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Whisk mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl for the dip.
  9. Toss baked meatballs in the warm glaze until fully coated.
  10. Serve drizzled with spicy mayo and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For extra shine, add a teaspoon of honey to the glaze at the very end.