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Easy Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

Sweet, savory, umami-packed Korean BBQ meatballs served with a creamy spicy mayo dip — the ultimate game day appetizer ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 -24 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or pork
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp scallions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine ground meat, garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, panko, and egg. Mix gently.
  3. Form 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Simmer gochujang, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a saucepan for 3–4 minutes to form glaze.
  6. Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until evenly coated.
  7. Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice for the spicy dip.
  8. Serve meatballs with spicy mayo and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Mix meatball ingredients gently to avoid dense results. Let meatballs rest briefly before cooking to help them hold shape.