Description
These Korean BBQ meatballs are a flavor-packed appetizer that will have your guests coming back for more. Juicy meatballs glazed in a savory-sweet sauce and served with a spicy mayo dip – it’s a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef (or pork)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the glaze:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the spicy mayo dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and pepper. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Glaze the meatballs: Toss the baked meatballs in the glaze until coated.
- Prepare the spicy mayo dip: Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
- Serve: Serve the glazed meatballs with spicy mayo dip on the side.
Notes
- You can make the meatballs ahead of time and reheat before glazing.
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + 2 tablespoons dip
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
