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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

Delicious Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip Recipe

Experience the perfect blend of flavors with Korean BBQ Meatballs served alongside a zesty Spicy Mayo Dip. A must-try dish for any meal!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 558

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • cup thinly sliced green onions
  • ½ cup finely crushed buttery round crackers such as Ritz®
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Glaze Ingredients
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • ¾ cup beef broth or water
  • cup brown sugar
  • cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. Add ground beef to a bowl and spread gochujang evenly over the surface. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and soy sauce.
  2. Spread fresh ginger and garlic evenly over the surface. Add green onions and cracker crumbs. Mix until well combined.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees C (220 degrees C).
  5. Form mixture into 12 equal-sized balls using wet hands. Add to a cast iron skillet.
  6. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven until nicely browned, about 20 minutes.
Glaze Preparation
  1. Transfer meatballs to a plate while preparing the sauce in the same skillet.
  2. Drain most of the grease but 1 teaspoon out of the skillet and set onto stove over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Deglaze skillet with rice vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in brown sugar, beef broth, and gochujang. Season with sesame oil and Sriracha. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by a third.
  4. Meanwhile, stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Reduce heat to medium-low and mix in slurry while whisking constantly. Keep simmering until reduced to about half.
  5. Add meatballs back into the skillet and baste with the sauce, simmering until heated through and well soaked with sauce, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 27gFat: 39g

Notes

Feel free to swap out ground beef for pork or turkey for a lighter option. Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove to enjoy them warm and saucy again.

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