Tender Korean BBQ Meatballs (Printable View)

Savor juicy Korean BBQ meatballs paired with a spicy mayo dip for a flavorful appetizer or party snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 3 green onions, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
09 - 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

→ For the BBQ Sauce

10 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
15 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

→ For the Spicy Mayo Dip

16 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
17 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
18 - 1 teaspoon lime juice

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place evenly spaced onto the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
05 - While meatballs bake, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and gochujang in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until simmering.
06 - Stir in cornstarch-water mixture. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sauce is glossy and thickened. Remove from heat.
07 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
08 - Toss baked meatballs with the warm BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately with spicy mayo dip on the side.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For consistent size, use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion meatballs.