BBQ Meatballs
Tender beef meatballs coated in a flavorful Korean-inspired BBQ glaze, served with a creamy spicy mayo dip. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or quick dinner.
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Ingredients
Main:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ inch ginger grated
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for binding
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape into 1-inch balls, keeping them uniform. If too soft, add 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).
- Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Serve hot, drizzled with spicy mayo or with dip on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.