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Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip

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If you’re craving a dish that’s bursting with flavor and simple to prepare, look no further than these Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip. This recipe brings a delightful twist to your dining experience, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or lively family gatherings. With a balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, each bite is truly irresistible. Ideal for meal prep, these meatballs can be made ahead of time and enjoyed throughout the week. Once you try them, they’ll surely become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground chicken
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • For the BBQ Sauce: ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)
  • For the Spicy Mayo Dip: ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Garnish: Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or chicken), panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  3. Cook meatballs by baking at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 25 minutes or pan-frying until golden brown.
  4. For the BBQ sauce, whisk soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Add cornstarch mixed with water to thicken.
  5. For the spicy mayo dip, mix mayonnaise with gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.

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