Description
Say goodbye to boring meatballs—these Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip bring bold, irresistible flavor to your table! Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, crowd-pleasing appetizer, or meal prep idea, this easy recipe is packed with Korean-inspired goodness. Juicy meatballs made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and gochujang are baked to golden perfection and paired with a creamy, spicy mayo dip. Perfect for game days, busy weeknights, or when you’re craving something different. Add this one to your list of must-try dinner ideas, healthy snack recipes, or even party food ideas!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20 or a mix with ground pork)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg
1⁄2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon gochujang
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, egg, panko, green onions, gochujang, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1½-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Broil for 1–2 minutes for crispier edges if desired.
5. While meatballs bake, make the spicy mayo dip by combining mayo, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
6. Serve meatballs hot, drizzled with the spicy mayo or with the dip on the side. Garnish with more green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra tender meatballs, don’t overmix the meat—just combine until the ingredients hold together.
You can make and freeze these meatballs raw or cooked—great for meal prepping.
Adjust the heat in the spicy mayo by starting with less sriracha and adding more to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Korean meatballs, spicy mayo, easy dinner, appetizer idea, party food, gochujang meatballs, quick meal, healthy snack