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Korean BBQ Meatballs

Korean BBQ Meatballs: Bold Flavors in Every Juicy Bite

Korean BBQ Meatballs are juicy, tender meatballs infused with bold flavors and served with a spicy mayo dip.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef lean beef recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated or ground
  • 2 scallions Green Onions chopped
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or light olive oil as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Spicy Mayo Dip
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Honey omit for sugar-free
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds optional
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions for Korean BBQ Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, egg, and breadcrumbs. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  3. Scoop portions of the meat mixture and roll into 1-inch meatballs, arranging them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
  5. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey. Whisk until smooth and adjust consistency as needed.
  6. Serve the warm meatballs drizzled with the spicy mayo dip or on the side for dipping. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These meatballs can be prepared in advance and frozen for convenience. Adjust seasoning and spiciness to personal preference.

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