Korean BBQ Meatballs Spicy Mayo (Printable)
Juicy beef meatballs seasoned with gochujang and sesame, baked to golden perfection and paired with creamy spicy mayo.
# What You Need:
→ For the Meatballs
01 - 1.1 pounds ground beef
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
04 - 1 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 - 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more, to taste)
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 - Combine ground beef, garlic, green onions, egg, soy sauce, panko, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, ginger, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
03 - Shape 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 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and adjust sriracha to desired heat level.
06 - Transfer cooked meatballs to serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with spicy mayo dip.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The spicy mayo dip takes five minutes but makes people think you secretly trained in Seoul
- Meatballs reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if they even last that long
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture makes tough meatballs, so stop as soon as ingredients are combined
- Let the meatballs rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking so they retain their juices
03 -
- Brush extra gochujang mixed with honey onto the meatballs during the last 5 minutes of baking for a sticky glaze
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor