Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground pork/chicken/turkey)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Korean BBQ Glaze:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional)
For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Meatballs
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until evenly combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
2. Make the Korean BBQ Glaze
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Spicy Mayo Dip
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey.
- Taste and adjust spice level as needed.
4. Toss & Serve
- Toss the baked meatballs in the Korean BBQ glaze until well coated.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with extra spicy mayo for dipping!
Notes
Serving Suggestions
- As an Appetizer: Serve on a platter with toothpicks for easy grabbing.
- Over Rice: Pair with steamed rice and sautéed veggies for a full meal.
- In Lettuce Wraps: Wrap in butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
- With Noodles: Toss with ramen or soba noodles for an Asian-inspired pasta dish.