Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Mayo Dip: The 25-Minute Fusion Bomb That Tastes Like Seoul Street Food

 


Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Mayo Dip: The 25-Minute Fusion Bomb That Tastes Like Seoul Street Food

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And today, oh my goodness… we are not holding back. Think juicy, crisp-edged Korean BBQ meatballs, sticky-sweet gochujang glaze that hugs every curve, and a creamy mayo dip with a fiery kick. This dish tastes like you’ve stepped onto the streets of Seoul and found the hottest late-night food stall—yet you can pull it off on a weeknight in just 25 minutes!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in 25 minutes – weeknight dinner or game day win!

  • Juicy inside, crisp outside – no dry, sad meatballs here.

  • The glaze clings like velvet – no watery sauce pooling at the bottom.

  • Freezer-to-oven friendly – stash for emergencies and impress last-minute guests.

The taste? Imagine smoky-sweet heat, balanced with creamy, tangy richness. Every bite is a texture celebration: crunchy sesame crust, tender beef, silky dip. Anything but boring!!

Ingredients

For the Meatballs (serves 4)

  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef (or beef + pork blend for authentic depth)

  • 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs (soaked in 2 tbsp milk)

  • 1 cold egg (or flax egg for vegan)

  • ¼ cup finely chopped kimchi + 1 tbsp kimchi juice

  • 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos for GF)

  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

For the Gochujang Mayo Dip

  • ½ cup Kewpie mayo (or Hellmann’s + 1 tsp rice vinegar)

  • 2 tbsp gochujang

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (crushed for maximum flavor)

  • 1 tsp honey

For Garnish

  • Toasted sesame seeds

  • Thinly sliced scallions

  • Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional)

Tools You’ll Need

  • Mixing bowl

  • Skillet or nonstick pan

  • Mortar & pestle (for sesame seeds, optional but amazing)

  • Small saucepan

  • Whisk

Step-by-Step Instructions

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