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Korean BBQ Meatballs

Savory Korean BBQ Meatballs with Creamy Spicy Mayo Dip

Delicious Korean BBQ Meatballs paired with a creamy spicy mayo dip, perfect for family dinners or entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for lighter meal
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh for best taste
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) or ground ginger in a pinch
  • 3 each Green Onions (finely chopped) or shallots as alternative
  • 1 each Egg omit for egg-free option
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs substitute with crushed gluten-free crackers
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil olive oil can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang replace with sriracha for milder heat
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar coconut sugar makes a great alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar white vinegar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Creamy Spicy Mayo Dip
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can lighten it up
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or lemon juice as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup for vegan option
Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, grated ginger, and finely chopped green onions. Add in the egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly but gently.
  3. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice level in mayo dip to preference.

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