Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic dish, featuring a blend of savory meatballs coated in a sticky-sweet Korean BBQ glaze. Served with a creamy and spicy mayo dip, they make a perfect appetizer or main dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (optional)
- 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup Korean BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon gochujang or hot sauce
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs – In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, sugar, green onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well but do not overwork. Shape into small meatballs.
- Bake the Meatballs – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Make the Korean BBQ Glaze – In a saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, BBQ sauce, garlic, gochujang, and sugar. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Coat the Meatballs – Toss baked meatballs in the warm BBQ glaze until coated.
- Prepare the Spicy Mayo Dip – Mix mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and gochujang until smooth.
- Serve – Arrange meatballs on a plate, garnish with green onion or sesame seeds, and serve with spicy mayo dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350 calories
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 75mg
