Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip
Delightful Korean BBQ meatballs that are easy to prepare and packed with sweet and savory flavors, served with a spicy mayo dip.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey) You can swap ground turkey for beef based on your preference.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 number egg
- to taste none salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
For the Spicy Mayo Dip
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- optional none sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- With your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and golden.
- While the meatballs bake, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl to prepare the dip.
- If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the spicy mayo dip.
Serving
- Once the meatballs are done baking, let them cool slightly, then serve warm alongside the spicy mayo dip.
Notes
Best served on a platter with toothpicks or as lettuce wraps with added veggies.