Description
Delicious Korean BBQ Meatballs baked to perfection and served with a zesty spicy mayo dip, combining savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with a hint of sesame for an irresistible appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Spicy Mayo Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and egg. This mixture creates the flavorful meatball base.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use your hands or a spoon to mix all ingredients together until evenly incorporated, ensuring the flavors are well blended.
- Shape Meatballs: Form the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Drizzle Sesame Oil: Lightly drizzle sesame oil over the meatballs for added flavor and to help prevent them from sticking together while baking.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and nicely browned on the outside.
- Prepare Spicy Mayo Dip: While the meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl to create a creamy, spicy dipping sauce.
- Rest Meatballs: Remove the meatballs from the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes to let the juices settle.
- Serve: Serve the hot meatballs with the spicy mayo dip on the side, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top as a garnish for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for panko.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the dip based on your preferred spice level.
- Ground beef with about 15% fat content works best for juicy meatballs.
- You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate before baking for convenience.
- Garnish with extra chopped green onions for added freshness.
