Ooh, now that sounds like a flavor-packed dish! Here’s a delicious recipe for Juicy Korean-Style BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Sauce — sweet, savory, with just the right kick.
🍖 Korean-Style BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef or pork (or a mix)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1-inch piece of ginger, grated
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 egg
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want more heat
For the Glaze:
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tbsp gochujang
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (slurry)
🔥 Spicy Mayo Sauce
Ingredients:
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½ cup mayo (Japanese Kewpie mayo recommended)
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1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
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Optional: ½ tsp sugar for balance
🧑🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Mix all meatball ingredients in a large bowl until just combined. Don’t overmix!
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Form meatballs (about 1.5 inches wide) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
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While they bake, whisk all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, add the cornstarch slurry, and stir until thickened. Turn off heat.
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Toss baked meatballs in the glaze until coated and shiny.
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For the spicy mayo, just whisk everything together in a bowl. Done!
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Serve hot, drizzled with spicy mayo and optionally topped with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or even a few pickled cucumbers for crunch.
