Description
These Korean BBQ meatballs bring an irresistible flavor of sweet and spicy, making them perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner. Easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with a creamy spicy mayo dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb ground beef or chicken
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1-inch piece ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2½ tbsp water
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
- chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine ground beef or chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, red onion, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form meatballs and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Cook meatballs by pan-frying for 10–12 minutes, baking at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, or air frying at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Prepare glaze by heating soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, honey, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan, then thickening with cornstarch slurry.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the warm glaze until coated.
- Mix spicy mayo dip ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve meatballs sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions alongside the dip.
Notes
For a healthier option, bake or air fry the meatballs instead of frying them in oil.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari instead of soy sauce.
These meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and cooked right before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg