Name: Valentine Korean BBQ Meatballs and Spicy Mayo Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 lb ground beef or chicken; 2 eggs; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp gochujang; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp red onion, chopped; 1 inch ginger, grated; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 5 tbsp soy sauce for the glaze; 2 tbsp sesame oil for the glaze; 1 tbsp rice vinegar for the glaze; 1 tbsp gochujang for the glaze; 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar for the glaze; 1 tsp minced garlic for the glaze; 1 tsp minced ginger for the glaze; 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2.5 tbsp water for the glaze; 0.5 cup mayonnaise for the spicy mayo dip; 1 tsp honey for the spicy mayo dip; 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce for the spicy mayo dip; 0.5 tsp garlic powder for the spicy mayo dip; 1 tbsp lime juice for the spicy mayo dip; Sesame seeds for topping; Chopped green onions for topping

Description

These Valentine Korean BBQ Meatballs and Spicy Mayo Dip are packed with irresistible flavors, easy to prepare, and perfect for sharing joyful moments with loved ones. Ideal for a quick dinner or a flavorful appetizer!

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lb ground beef or chicken
2 eggs
0.5 cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp gochujang
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp red onion, chopped
1 inch ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
5 tbsp soy sauce for the glaze
2 tbsp sesame oil for the glaze
1 tbsp rice vinegar for the glaze
1 tbsp gochujang for the glaze
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar for the glaze
1 tsp minced garlic for the glaze
1 tsp minced ginger for the glaze
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2.5 tbsp water for the glaze
0.5 cup mayonnaise for the spicy mayo dip
1 tsp honey for the spicy mayo dip
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce for the spicy mayo dip
0.5 tsp garlic powder for the spicy mayo dip
1 tbsp lime juice for the spicy mayo dip
Sesame seeds for topping
Chopped green onions for topping

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Instructions

Combine ground beef or chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, onion, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Form mixture into 1 to 1½-inch meatballs and place on a tray.
Pan-fry, bake, or air fry meatballs to cook.
Prepare the glaze by simmering soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, honey, garlic, and ginger, then add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
Coat cooked meatballs with the glaze in a bowl.
Mix mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, and lime juice for spicy mayo dip.
Serve meatballs garnished with sesame seeds and green onions alongside the dip.

Notes

For a lighter option, consider using ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to maintain tenderness.
Shape meatballs evenly using a cookie scoop for uniform cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 80mg