Korean BBQ Meatballs Dip (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 450g ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
02 - ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1 egg
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece ginger, grated
06 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
07 - 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
08 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
09 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
12 - 2 green onions, finely chopped

→ For the Korean BBQ Glaze

13 - ¼ cup soy sauce
14 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
15 - 1 tbsp gochujang
16 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
17 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
18 - 1 tsp garlic, minced
19 - 1 tsp ginger, minced
20 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken)

→ For the Spicy Mayo Dip

21 - ½ cup mayonnaise
22 - 1 tbsp gochujang
23 - 1 tbsp lime juice
24 - 1 tsp honey
25 - ½ tsp garlic powder

→ For Garnish

26 - Sesame seeds
27 - Chopped green onions

# Instructions:

01 - Combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
02 - Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
03 - Heat oil in a large skillet and cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
04 - Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 190°C and cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
06 - In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Simmer over medium heat, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
07 - Toss the cooked meatballs in the warm glaze until fully coated.
08 - Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, honey, and garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth.
09 - Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, and serve with the spicy mayo dip on the side.

# Notes:

01 - These meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
02 - For added texture, top with chopped sesame seeds or crushed peanuts before serving.
03 - Adjust the gochujang or sriracha amounts to suit your preferred spice level.