Description
Tender and juicy Korean BBQ Meatballs coated in a sticky, sweet and savory glaze, served with a creamy, spicy mayo dip. This recipe is packed with bold flavors and perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or hot sauce (to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, prepare the Korean BBQ glaze: In a saucepan, combine gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a bit of water. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Once meatballs are out of the oven, toss them in the glaze until fully coated.
- Prepare the spicy mayo: Mix mayonnaise with sriracha to taste.
- Serve the glazed Korean BBQ meatballs warm with a side of spicy mayo dip, sprinkled with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang and sriracha to control the spice level.
- Meatballs can be air-fried at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 meatballs
