Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are a flavorful, easy-to-make appetizer or main dish featuring juicy beef meatballs baked to perfection, coated in savory Korean BBQ sauce, and paired with a zesty sriracha mayo dip. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Sauce and Garnish
- ½ cup Korean BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust for spice)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for healthier option)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it’s ready to bake the meatballs perfectly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef, minced garlic, chopped green onions, panko breadcrumbs, and egg until the mixture is uniform.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the beef mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Prepare Spicy Mayo Dip: While the meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise and sriracha sauce in a small bowl to create a creamy, spicy dipping sauce.
- Coat Meatballs: Remove the baked meatballs from the oven and drizzle the Korean BBQ sauce over them, gently tossing to coat evenly without breaking apart.
- Serve: Serve the warm, sauced meatballs alongside the spicy mayo dip, garnished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter, healthier dip.
- Adjust the sriracha in the spicy mayo to suit your heat preference.
- Panko breadcrumbs help give the meatballs a light texture; regular breadcrumbs can be used but may affect the texture.
- Ensure meatballs are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- These meatballs are great as an appetizer or served over rice or noodles for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
