Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Optional: sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix lightly until homogeneous.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 to 25 minutes, until cooked through and browned. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
- While the meatballs bake, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Garnish the spicy mayo with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven, let them rest for a few minutes, then serve warm alongside the spicy mayo dip.
Notes
For dietary adjustments, swap ground beef for turkey or use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Dairy-Free Optional, Gluten-free optional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg