Description
Get ready to wow your guests or weeknight dinner table with these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. Sticky, savory, sweet, and spicy—these meatballs are packed with flavor and finished with a creamy, zesty dipping sauce that’s impossible to resist. Whether you’re looking for a quick appetizer, easy dinner, or bold party snack, this easy recipe fits the bill. Ideal for anyone who loves fun food ideas with an Asian twist, these juicy bites are perfect for entertaining or meal prepping. They’re the perfect addition to your collection of quick dinner ideas, party appetizers, or healthy-ish indulgent snacks.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or pork or chicken)
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1½ tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ cup mayonnaise
1½ tbsp sriracha
1 tsp lime juice
½ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and green onions. Mix until just combined.
2. Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, stir together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Return meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, sriracha, lime juice, and sesame oil to make the spicy dip.
7. Serve warm meatballs with spicy mayo on the side or drizzled over top. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
You can freeze cooked meatballs and reheat for quick snacks or appetizers later.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, korean bbq, spicy mayo dip, meatballs, appetizer ideas