Description
Juicy Korean-inspired meatballs infused with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, served with a creamy, spicy mayo dipping sauce. These Korean BBQ meatballs are a perfect family dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 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 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 2.5 cm in diameter. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and golden.
- While the meatballs bake, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Adjust Sriracha quantity as desired.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the dip for garnish.
- Serve the warm Korean BBQ meatballs with the spicy mayo dipping sauce.
Notes
- These meatballs can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking for up to 24 hours.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed rice crackers and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Meatballs can be frozen raw or cooked for up to 3 months.
- The spicy mayo dip can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Family Dinner Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 5 meatballs)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22.8 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 18.6 g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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