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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

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If you’re in search of a dish that balances excitement and comfort, look no further than these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. These tender meatballs are enveloped in a sweet and savory glaze that tantalizes the taste buds, perfectly complemented by a creamy, spicy dip. Ideal for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or game day snacking, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an array of flavors from gochujang and sesame oil, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and green onions until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes or air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  4. For the glaze, simmer soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic and ginger over medium heat; add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  5. Coat cooked meatballs in the glaze.
  6. For the spicy mayo dip, whisk mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.

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