Description
Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a sweet-and-savory glaze with hints of garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Served with a creamy spicy mayo dip, they make the perfect appetizer or satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.,In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, brown sugar, and black pepper until just combined.,Shape mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place evenly on the prepared baking sheet.,Bake for 18–20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).,While baking, prepare glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, and garlic. Bring to a simmer.,Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.,Toss cooked meatballs in warm glaze until evenly coated.,In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and honey for the dip.,Serve meatballs warm with spicy mayo on the side.
Notes
Avoid overmixing meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.,For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or more gochujang.,Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari.,Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days.,Freeze cooked, unglazed meatballs up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired