Description
This Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip recipe blends sweet, spicy, and umami-rich flavors in each juicy bite. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, this Asian-inspired meatball recipe includes a creamy Sriracha mayo dip. Ideal for weeknights, parties, or meal prep.
Ingredients
500g ground beef or pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon gochujang
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
3. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the sheet.
4. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until fully cooked and lightly browned.
5. While baking, whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and honey together until smooth.
6. Serve meatballs hot with the spicy mayo on the side or drizzled on top. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
These meatballs freeze beautifully after baking—just cool completely before freezing.
Don’t overmix the meat mixture to keep the texture tender.
Adjust the heat of the dip by adding more or less sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg