Description
Tender, savory meatballs infused with Korean flavors—soy, gochujang, ginger, and garlic—glazed in a sticky BBQ sauce and served with a spicy mayo dip. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, these meatballs are bold, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 green onions, finely chopped
BBQ Glaze:
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp ginger, minced
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water (slurry)
Spicy Mayo Dip:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Garnish: Sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and green onions until just combined.
- Form into 1–1.5-inch meatballs.
- Cook using one of the following methods:
- Pan-fry: Cook in hot oil, turning, for 10–12 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes.
- Air-fry: Air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
- To make the glaze, combine all glaze ingredients (except slurry) in a saucepan. Simmer and stir in slurry. Cook until thickened.
- Toss cooked meatballs in warm glaze until well coated.
- Mix all spicy mayo ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Garnish meatballs with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with spicy mayo dip.
Notes
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Add chopped chili for more heat.
- Double the glaze if serving with rice or noodles.
- Make spicy mayo ahead—it keeps for up to 1 week in the fridge.
- For extra crispiness, bake and then air-fry briefly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main
- Method: Pan-Fry, Bake or Air-Fry
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg