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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip Recipe

Juicy Korean BBQ Meatballs glazed in sweet-spicy gochujang sauce served with creamy spicy mayo dip. Perfect game day appetizer or weeknight dinner over rice with sesame seeds and green onions.

Ingredients

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  • For meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Korean BBQ glaze:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
  • Spicy mayo dip:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  • 2. Combine meatball ingredients. Form into 1.5-inch balls (20-24 meatballs).
  • 3. Bake 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
  • 4. For glaze: simmer soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, and sesame oil 3 minutes. Add cornstarch slurry; thicken 1 minute.
  • 5. Toss hot meatballs in glaze.
  • 6. Mix spicy mayo ingredients. Serve meatballs with dip, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Notes

  • Use ground pork or turkey for variation.
  • Make glaze ahead and store refrigerated.
  • Perfect for meal prep or appetizers.
  • Freeze cooked meatballs up to 3 months.

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Keywords: korean bbq meatballs, gochujang meatballs, spicy mayo dip, game day food