Korean BBQ Meatballs With Spicy Mayo (Printable)

Juicy Korean-style meatballs with gochujang and sesame, served alongside a creamy spicy mayo dip for the ultimate appetizer or main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the 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

→ For the Spicy Mayo Dip

13 - ¼ cup 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined.
03 - Form mixture into 20–24 bite-sized meatballs and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway, until browned and cooked through.
05 - While meatballs bake, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and salt in small bowl until smooth. Adjust sriracha to desired heat.
06 - Arrange cooked meatballs on serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with spicy mayo dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spicy mayo dip creates this perfect cooling contrast that makes everyone reach for seconds
  • These meatballs freeze beautifully so you can always have emergency party food ready
02 -
  • Do not overmix the meat mixture or your meatballs will turn dense and rubbery
  • Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes after baking so they hold their shape better
03 -
  • Brush extra gochujang mixed with a little honey on the meatballs during the last 5 minutes of baking
  • Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly uniform meatballs that cook evenly

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