Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of Valentine Korean BBQ Meatballs paired with a spicy mayo dip. This easy recipe creates tender meatballs with a sweet and spicy glaze that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner. Enjoy a taste of Korean cuisine in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef or chicken
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1-inch piece grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2½ tbsp water
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- sesame seeds
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-1½ inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Cook meatballs in a skillet for 10-12 minutes over medium heat or bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes until browned.
- In a saucepan, simmer the glaze ingredients until thickened, then toss cooked meatballs in the glaze.
- For the dip, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, and lime juice until smooth.
- Serve meatballs garnished with sesame seeds and green onions alongside spicy mayo dip.
Notes
Adjust gochujang to control spice level.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and soy sauce.
Extra glaze can be made if more sauce is desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg