Description
These Juicy Korean-Style BBQ Meatballs with a Spicy Mayo Sauce are a flavorful twist on traditional meatballs. The combination of savory beef, aromatic spices, and a kick of heat from gochujang makes them a delicious appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil (for pan-frying)
For the Spicy Mayo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, gochujang, and black pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Pan-fry the meatballs in batches for 7-9 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Make the Spicy Mayo Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, gochujang, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm meatballs with spicy mayo sauce or use it as a dip. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with pork, chicken, or turkey.
- These meatballs are versatile and can be used in rice bowls or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
