Description
Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip is a delightful dish that merges rich flavors with a spicy kick, making it perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner. These meatballs are easy to prepare and packed with savory ingredients like ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. They shine even brighter with the creamy spicy mayo dip, which you can customize to suit your spice tolerance. Whether served as appetizers at a party or enjoyed over rice for a hearty meal, these meatballs are sure to impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the spicy mayo dip by mixing mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- Adjust the spiciness of the dip based on your preference.
- Serve warm meatballs alongside the spicy mayo dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Experiment with different proteins like ground chicken for variety. Allow meatballs to rest before serving for enhanced juiciness.