Korean BBQ Meatballs Spicy Mayo (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender Korean meatballs with sweet-spicy glaze, paired with bold mayo dip—perfect for sharing or hearty mains.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ Spicy Mayo Dip

13 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
14 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha
15 - 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
16 - 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
17 - 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Optional Garnish

18 - Sliced scallions
19 - Toasted sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix gently until incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
03 - Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
05 - While meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
06 - If desired, brush cooked meatballs with a Korean BBQ glaze prepared from gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil.
07 - Serve hot meatballs garnished with scallions and sesame seeds, accompanied by the spicy mayo dip.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For enhanced flavor, brush finished meatballs with a gochujang-based glaze after baking.
02 - Adjust Sriracha amount in the dip to modify heat intensity.
03 - Meatballs can be frozen in an airtight container for up to one month.