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Korean BBQ Meatballs Recipe

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These Korean BBQ Meatballs are a flavorful and easy appetizer or main dish featuring ground beef mixed with classic Korean ingredients like garlic, ginger, gochujang, and sesame oil. Baked until juicy and tender, they’re served with a creamy, spicy mayo dip that perfectly complements the savory meatballs, making this recipe a delicious fusion of Korean barbecue flavors in a convenient, bite-sized form.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 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 for garnish
  • Chopped scallions for garnish

Spicy Mayo Dip

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with minced garlic, grated ginger, finely chopped green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and optionally cornstarch. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to ensure flavorful and cohesive meatballs.
  3. Form Meatballs: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, making sure they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
  4. Bake Meatballs: Place the formed meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and nicely browned on the outside.
  5. Prepare Spicy Mayo Dip: While the meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. This dip adds a tangy and spicy complement to the savory meatballs.
  6. Serve: Once meatballs are done, serve them warm either drizzled with the spicy mayo dip or with the dip on the side. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef for ground pork or a mix of beef and pork for different flavor profiles.
  • If you prefer gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
  • The cornstarch is optional but helps to bind the mixture for firmer meatballs.
  • Adjust gochujang quantity to control the spice level, adding more for extra heat.
  • These meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven or air fryer.

Keywords: Korean BBQ meatballs, spicy meatballs, baked meatballs, Korean appetizer, gochujang recipe, Asian meatballs

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