Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or beef/pork mix)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 green onions (chopped)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Korean BBQ Sauce:
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
For Spicy Mayo Dip:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk, then let soak for 2 minutes
3. Add ground meat, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper
4. Mix gently until just combined and form into small meatballs
5.
6. Place meatballs on baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through
7. Meanwhile, combine all Korean BBQ sauce ingredients in a small saucepan
8. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5–7 minutes
9.
10. Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until fully coated
11. Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice to make spicy mayo dip
12. Serve meatballs warm with dip on the side
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to keep meatballs tender
Use ground chicken or turkey as a lighter option
Adjust gochujang and sriracha for your preferred spice level
Serve with rice or lettuce wraps for a complete meal
Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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