Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip Delight

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon gochujang
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour the egg mixture into the meat mixture and mix until well blended.
4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F / 70°C).
7. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the spicy mayo dip. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, gochujang, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth.
8. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.